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Our Voice And Yours


Congratulation to the Class of 2022. The admission season is on. MIT accepts 1464/21706 applicants for an acceptance rate of about 6.8%.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Debra Wise
Lokvani Talks To Debra Wise


Debra Wise is the artistic director of Underground Railway Theater in-residence at Central Square Theater, Cambridge, MA. The theater is currently hosting a very powerful play - Guards at the Taj. It is playing until April 1. Debra talked to Lokvani about theater. She also provided a promotional code to give 25% off to readers.
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In Conversation With Rajiv Satyal, Stand Up Comedian


"When I first moved to LA in 2006, I did a 15-minute set for an AIF event. There were only about 500 people there but it was instrumental in launching my career in Los Angeles. For years, people came up to me and said, "I saw you at AIF." See Rajiv Satyal perform at the AIF gala on March 31st
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In Conversation With Rajiv Satyal, Stand Up Comedian
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

Alia Bhatt who is going to turn 25 today is going to spend her day shooting for Ayan Mukerji's action-adventure, 'Brahmastra', in Bulgaria with Ranbir Kapoor.
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Sri Mahalaxmi-Kubera Homam

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar is planning and preparing to perform the Divine "Sri Mahalakshmi Homam" on March 31st for the sake of wellness of the community, devotees and to complete the new temple on time.
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Sri Mahalaxmi-Kubera Homam
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Raji Mahaadevan Satya Mitra My Tax Linx
LearnQuest Music Conference 2018
LearnQuest Music Conference 2018


The 13th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival is coming! It features several leading Carnatic and Hindustani maestros!
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The Essence: Where East Meets West


The Essence: Where East Meets West, a classical music fundraiser for Joy Guru Humanitarian Services on April 13th in Worcester, MA.
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The Essence: Where East Meets West
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OliveandMint Shalini TiE Boston
CRY Boston's Annual Bollywood Dance Party
 CRY Boston's Annual Bollywood Dance Party


Come out to CRY Boston's annual Bollywood Dance Party on March 24th! We have partnered with CURE Nightclub this year to bring everyone a night to remember. We will be dancing the night away to Bollywood tunes along with some Top 40 & Hip Hop, get photos taken by our own photographer, and enjoy the good vibes!
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Shraddhaanjali For Pujyashri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal At The Hindu Temple Of New Hampshire


A shraddhaanjali was held on March 3rd at the Hindu Temple of New Hampshire, for His Holiness Pujyashri Jayendra Saraswati Shankaracharya Swamigal (affectionately known as Pudu Periyava), the 69th Acharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam who attained siddhi at Sankara Matam, Kanchipuram, India on Feb. 28, 2018. The highlight of the memorial service was a musical tribute to the revered Acharya by violinist Vidwan Sri Vittal Ramamurthy.
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Shraddhaanjali For Pujyashri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal At The Hindu Temple Of New Hampshire
Connecting With Your Kids In The Digital Age
Connecting With Your Kids In The Digital Age


Saheli organized a wonderful workshop featuring pediatrician Dr. Maya Raghavan, Professor Uma Millner and Janet Sullivan, a social worker on March 11th at the Burlington Public Library.
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UIANE Celebrates Holi 2018! The Vibrant Festival Of Colors!


The United Indian Association of New England hosted its annual Holi celebration on March 11th in Newton, MA. The event was open to everyone in the community, and this year, had a record breaking number of participants.
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UIANE Celebrates Holi 2018! The Vibrant Festival Of Colors!
17th Chief Minister Of Maharashtra To Keynote MIT India Conference
17th Chief Minister Of Maharashtra To Keynote  MIT India Conference


On April 8th, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be holding the 2018 MIT India Conference in Cambridge, MA. The theme of the conference is “Pioneering Innovation” and is expected to have over 400 attendees.
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25th Anniversary Of Ramayana Reading At SriLakshmi Temple


Next week the Temple celebrates twenty-fifth year of the event with the readings scheduled from March 17 through the Sri Ramanavami celebration on March 25. Particularly, the complete reading of Sri Ramacharitamanasa will commence at 1 PM, March 17 and end at 1 PM, March 18.
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25th Anniversary Of Ramayana Reading At SriLakshmi Temple
Comedy Bindaas: Preetesh Ke Andaaz!
Comedy Bindaas: Preetesh Ke Andaaz!


On March 17th, Preetesh and his team is bringing the show 'Comedy Bindaas: Preetesh Ke Andaaz' back on an encore at the Lexington Heritage Museum.
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Cuisinart 2018


Calcutta Club USA is organizing Cuisinart 2018, a unique fusion of a South Asian live culinary contest and a parallel Asian art exhibition on Sat, March 17th at Maynard Elks Lodge in Maynard from 12 - 5 PM.
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Cuisinart 2018
Ekal Math Bee 2018
Ekal Math Bee 2018


Ekal Youth Leader Karthik Seetharaman is conducting a Math Bee to raise funds for Ekal on March 24 at Tufts University. Enroll now!
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NEMM Celebrates 40th Anniversary


NEMM is kicking of its 40th Anniversary with 'Amar Bansi', a flute presentation by Amar Oak on March 24th in Ashland, MA.
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NEMM Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Healthy Body-Healthy Mind-Boston
Healthy Body-Healthy Mind-Boston


The first of a series of Healthy Body. Healthy Mind workshops targeted for teens and young adults will be conducted at the Winchester Public Library on March 31, 2018. Participants and their parents can register for this free event.
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Akshaya Patra Sells Out Tables At Its 12th Annual Boston Gala


For the third year, the Akshaya Patra Foundation USA has sold out all table sponsorships for its 12th Annual Boston Benefit Gala. Over 500 business, non-profit, government and philanthropic leaders are expected to attend the event on Sunday, April 15th at the Marriott Newton. Limited tickets for the event are still available.
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Akshaya Patra Sells Out Tables At Its 12th Annual Boston Gala
Teacher's Appreciation Day 2018
Teacher's Appreciation Day 2018


HSS welcomes you to a unique experience to express our gratitude to teachers at Teacher's Appreciation Day on April 22nd in Chelmsford, MA,
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Asian American Commission: Twelfth Annual Unity Dinner


Asian American Commission will host its Twelfth Annual Unity Dinner to celebrate the achievements of Asian Americans around the Commonwealth on May 3rd at Boston University.
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Asian American Commission: Twelfth Annual Unity Dinner
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Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine 2018
Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine 2018


Goyal Family Charitable Foundation and Lokvani.com invite applications for the "Raj and Prem Goyal Award for Rising Star in Medicine". Application deadline: April, 30, 2018.
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Karthik Seetharaman Wins Pi Day Math Contest


Congratulations to Karthik Seetharaman, an Ekal Youth Leader from Shrewsbury, MA, for coming first in 'Pi Day Math Contest' at WPI on March 10th.
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Karthik Seetharaman Wins Pi Day Math Contest
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PEM Appoints Siddhartha V. Shah As New Curator Of Indian And South Asian Art
PEM Appoints Siddhartha V. Shah As New Curator Of Indian And South Asian Art


The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) announces the appointment of Siddhartha V. Shah as Curator of Indian and South Asian Art. Shah comes to PEM from Columbia University with academic interests that include the aesthetics of imperial rule in British India, Tantric cults of the Divine Feminine and late 19th century British and French painting.
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Memory, Consciousness, And Coma


An anesthesiologist asks Sadhguru about the effects of anesthesia and whether “losing consciousness” is really possible. Sadhguru will be at Harvard May 14th to talk about Memory, Consciousness, and Coma.
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Memory, Consciousness, And Coma
HSC Message On Kanchi Shankaracharya
HSC Message On Kanchi Shankaracharya


On February 28, 2018, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, passed from his mortal body. While mourning this colossal loss to the Hindu society, Hindu Students Council honors & celebrates the contributions of his Atman (eternal energy) in this Janma (birth cycle).
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Holi Masti 2018, Pankaj Uddas, Vat Thi Kaho Ame Namuna Chhie, Gurjar Casino Night, Mujhe Rang De-Colors of Asha, Padmabushan Pandit Rajan-Sajan Mishra, Baap Kamaal Dikro Dhamaal, SETU: The Fire and The Rain, The Malladi Brothers, Ekal Vidyalaya Annual Event, 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 Avanish Gowrishankar who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all.
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week!


Let’s see what Bollywood has in store for the last few weeks before Spring! The remixes continue…what do you think of “Aashiq Banaya Aapne” remix in hate Story IV by Himesh – better than the original? It seems like Bollywood isn’t creating many original tunes these days! Check out the top 10 below!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week!
Laugh A While - Jokes
Laugh A While - Jokes


Warm weather jokes on cold summer days.
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Recipes


Dhebra party.
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Recipes
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


The perfect gateway.
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Thought For The Day


"There is no such thing as a failed experiment, only experiments with unexpected outcomes." Richard Buckminster Fuller.
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Thought For The Day

Event Update
Saturday - 03/17/18
Comedy Bindaas, Preetesh Ke Andaaz
Comedy Bindaas Preetesh Ke Andaaz
Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam
Srimad Ramacharitamanasa Parayana
Cuisinart - Cooking Competition- Art Exhibit

Sunday - 03/18/18
Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam

Saturday - 03/24/18
Ekal Math Bee 2018
NEMM Gudhi Padwa 2018 - Amar Bansi
Holi Masti 2018
CRY Boston - Bollywood Dance Night

Sunday - 03/25/18
Holi Masti 2018
Vat Thi Kaho Ame Namuna Chhie
Massachusetts Yoga and Meditation Week- Kick-off meeting
Pankaj Udhas: Live in Concert

Friday - 03/30/18
LearnQuest Music Conference 2018

Saturday - 03/31/18
AIF New England Gala
LearnQuest Music Conference 2018
Gurjar Casino Night
Sri Mahalaxmi-Kubera Hawan
Sri Sita Kalyanam @ Chinmaya Mission Boston
Holi at Sarva Dev Mandir

Sunday - 4/1/18
LearnQuest Music Conference 2018
Wedding Show & Shopping Event
Holi - Festival of Colors

Saturday - 4/7/18
Mujhe Rang De - Colors of Asha
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal
Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Sewa Holi - Holi Hai

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