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Our Voice And Yours


The number of foreign students studying in the United States dropped for the first time in five years.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Michael Carson
Lokvani Talks To Michael Carson


"HPHC is large enough to make a difference and small enough to pay attention," says Michael Carson, who is the Chief Business Growth Officer for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. Michael is responsible for Harvard Pilgrim’s Commercial and Government Program business segments across its markets including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut.
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In Conversation With Priest Bhairava Ji


"Bhoo-Dhanaam or donating land is a very important thing for all Hindus to do. However we never get a chance in the US. Thus we decided to have a Bhoo-Dhanaam program at our temple. Our main deity is Mother Kalikambal and Lord Omkareswara. We also have Kalyana Sundara and Swyamvara Parvathy, whose Pushpanjali brings marriage for your son or daughter," says Bhairva ji, the founder of a new temple in Bellingham.
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In Conversation With Priest Bhairava Ji
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

(This section is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)

Actress Sonam Kapoor kick-started shooting for Vidhu Vinod Chopra's upcoming film 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'.
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IAGB Republic Day Mela - A Fun-Filled Event

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) organized a fun-filled Mela to celebrate India's Republic Day. The event was held at the Burlington High School on Jan. 27, 2018 and attracted over 2000 people.
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IAGB Republic Day Mela  - A Fun-Filled Event
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Kitchari Kirtan Of Cambridge Host Open Mic Kirtan
Kitchari Kirtan Of Cambridge Host Open Mic Kirtan


Kitchari Kirtan (KK) of Cambridge hosted an inspiring Open Mic Kirtan event on January 26, 2018 at the beautiful residence of Tamal & Shakti Lena in Cambridge, MA.
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Cambridge Community Kirtan: Collective Singing Of Mantras, Hymns, And Bhajans


Cambridge Community Kirtan (CCK) program was held on January 24, 2018 at the Cambridge Swedenborg Chapel, Cambridge, MA.
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Cambridge Community Kirtan: Collective Singing Of Mantras, Hymns, And Bhajans
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South Asian Showdown Dance 2018
South Asian Showdown Dance 2018


If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don’t miss South Asian Showdown! The last eight years have sold out and this year will be no different!!!
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“Hate! Violence! Guns! Wake-up Call For Global Peaceful Coexistence


The Consul General of India, New York organized a panel discussion on the topic “Hate! Violence! Guns! Wake-up Call for Global Peaceful Coexistence” on the occasion of celebration of 350th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Boston Public Library, MA on January 28, 2018. Panel members expressed that the violence has filled the world with unseen dangers.
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“Hate! Violence! Guns! Wake-up Call For Global Peaceful Coexistence
NEMM Makar Sankrant Celebration 2018
NEMM Makar Sankrant Celebration 2018


This year NEMM celebrated Makar Sankrant on January 20th at Billerica Marshall Middle School. This year’s celebration was even more special as NEMM celebrates its 40th anniversary.
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Devi Retreat At CMB


Devi Retreat - "Welcome hOMe" was a fun-filled overnight event attended by more than 50 women, "Devis" from the Greater Boston Chinmaya Mission centers as well as non-members.
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Devi Retreat At CMB
Bighelp For Education: 15th Annual Pongal-Republic Day Celebrations
Bighelp For Education: 15th Annual Pongal-Republic Day Celebrations


Bighelp for Education held its 15th annual "Pongal-Republic Day Celebrations 2018" on Jan 13th at Marlborough Middle School, MA to celebrate the harvest festival, Sankranthi/Pongal and Indian Republic day with lots of fun and traditions.
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Anupama Sangita Joshi Boston Bhangra
NE SRS Brundavan To Celebrate Madhwa Mavami


NE SRS Brundavan, the first official US branch of the famous Mantralayam Shri Raghavendra Swami Mutt, is celebrating the 2nd Madhwa Navami in the Greater Boston area this year on Feb. 3, 2018 at the Academy of Creative Arts, Burlington MA from 9 - 2pm.
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NE SRS Brundavan To Celebrate Madhwa Mavami
Vibha To Host BollyX Fundraiser
Vibha To Host BollyX Fundraiser


Vibha is hosting a BollyX fundraiser Feb. 3rd at Natick - Todos Dance and Fitness Center.
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Partnerships To Support STEM Success For Women


IIT AGNE is organizing a workshop to focus attention on the multiple challenges women face in STEM careers on Sunday, February 4 in MIT in room 32-141 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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Partnerships To Support STEM Success For Women
Motherhood Matters, Youth Health Fair
Motherhood Matters, Youth Health Fair


On February 4th, WHA brings to you ‘Motherhood Matters, Youth Health Fair’, in an exciting collaboration with the Academy of Creative Arts. This event will kick start a series of similar events around Mothers as well as Youth, focusing on specific topics around their health.
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Saheli Introduces Saheli Sabah 2018 - A Women’s Support Group


Saheli Sabah 2018 is a support group that offers a safe and judgement-free environment for women to participate in a guided discussion on the many issues. The support group runs for eight weeks, between February 7 and March 28, 2018 every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm at Saheli’s Burlington office.
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Saheli Introduces Saheli Sabah 2018 - A Women’s Support Group
Doug Rauch To Headline Akshaya Patra Boston Gala
Doug Rauch To Headline Akshaya Patra Boston Gala


The Akshaya Patra Foundation USA’s Boston Volunteer Chapter will be holding its 2018 Benefit Gala on Sunday, April 15th, at the Marriott Newton in Newton, Massachusetts to be headlined by Doug Rauch, former President of Trader Joe’s and Founder of Daily Table and Conscious Capitalism, Inc.
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Regeneron Science Talent Search 2018


At least 30% of the 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search are Indian-American students.
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Regeneron Science Talent Search 2018
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Arogyaswami Paulraj And Sumita Mitra Inducted Into The National Inventors Hall Of Fame
Arogyaswami Paulraj And Sumita Mitra Inducted Into The National Inventors Hall Of Fame


Arogyaswami Paulraj for his MIMO wireless technology and Sumita Mitra for her nanocomposite dental materials -- have been inducted into the prestigious National Inventors Hall of Fame this year.
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Yoga For Women - Benefits & Precautions


Should the practice of yoga for women and men be different? Are there specific yoga postures for women that they should or should not do? Sadhguru explains how women can benefit from Yoga and how they should approach it.
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Yoga For Women - Benefits & Precautions
India: Union Budget 2018
India: Union Budget 2018


Here are the key tax proposals in the Union Budget 2018 for your information.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Padmabushan Pandit Rajan-Sajan Mishra, SETU: The Fire and The Rain, Ramakrishnan Murthy, Ganesh and Kumaresh, Pandit Jasraj and MITHAS Membership.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Ramachandran Balakrishna who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all.
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Movie Review: Padmaavat


On the whole, Padmaavat is a film that you should see once. If you’re a Deepika or Ranvir fan – it is a must-see, but go with low expectations and just enjoy the Bhansali experience.
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Movie Review: Padmaavat
Laugh A While - Jokes
Laugh A While - Jokes


Till death do us part!! What did I miss?
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Recipes - The Andhra Thali


What is the menu of a sample Andhra Thali?
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Recipes - The Andhra Thali
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Colchuk lake.
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Thought For The Day


Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. - Vince Lombardi.
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Thought For The Day

Event Update
Saturday - 02/3/18
NETS Pongal Vizhaa 2018

Sunday - 02/4/18
Partnerships to promote STEM Success for Women
Motherhood matters,Youth Brigade health fair
Sunderkand Ka Paath

Thursday - 02/8/18
Essay Writing Webinar

Saturday - 02/10/18
India Conference at Harvard 2017

Sunday - 02/11/18
India Conference at Harvard 2017

Saturday - 02/24/18
South Asian Showdown 2018

Sunday - 02/25/18
Voice of the Mothers and the Youth

Tuesday - 02/27/18
TiE Investor Outlook Forum

Sunday - 3/4/18
Ekal Power of Education 2018
6th Annual Health & Wellness Expo

Thursday - 3/8/18
Inner Engineering Total at Chelmsford, MA

Saturday - 3/17/18
Comedy Bindaas, Preetesh Ke Andaaz
Comedy Bindaas Preetesh Ke Andaaz

Friday - 3/30/18
LearnQuest Music Conference 2018

Saturday - 3/31/18
AIF New England Gala
LearnQuest Music Conference 2018

Sunday - 4/1/18
LearnQuest Music Conference 2018

Saturday - 4/7/18
Mujhe Rang De - Colors of Asha

Sunday - 4/8/18
NSF Regional Contest 2018 – Spelling/Math/Science bee – Cambridge Chapter

Friday - 4/13/18
Shadaj: Padmabhushan Pandit Rajan-Sajan Mishra

Saturday - 4/14/18
Shadaj: Padmabhushan Pandit Rajan-Sajan Mishra

Sunday - 4/15/18
Akshaya Patra 2018 Boston Benefit Gala
Shadaj: Padmabhushan Pandit Rajan-Sajan Mishra
MITHAS: Rajan and Sajan Mishra (Hindustani Vocal)

Saturday - 4/21/18
2nd Annual Red Carpet Awards Function

Friday - 4/27/18
SETU Presents The Fire and the Rain

Saturday - 4/28/18
Aashik-e-Sadabahar
IDC: The Golden Period
SETU Presents The Fire and the Rain

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