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Our Voice And Yours


At Harvard, more than 42,000 applied for the Class of 2022, a record, with 1,962 of them making the cut, an acceptance rate of about 4.5 percent.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Nidhi Aggarwal
Lokvani Talks To Nidhi Aggarwal


Nidhi Aggarwal is the coauthor of the the Medium publication Radical Product. Previously, she cofounded cloud configuration management startup qwikLABS which was acquired by Google. She talks about her entrepreneurial journey with Lokvani.
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In Conversation With Manish Sisodia


“Education is the key to any transformation,” says Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi. He holds several portfolios including the Finance and Planning, Revenue, Services, Power, Education, Higher Education, Information Technology, Technical Education and Administrative Reforms portfolios in the government of Delhi.
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In Conversation With Manish Sisodia
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

The acclaimed film-maker thanks his two lead stars for making the grueling shooting schedule of Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar.
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IAGB Moves India Day Festival From Hatch Shell To Boston City Hall Plaza


IAGB (India Association of Greater Boston) announced that it will celebrate its much-anticipated Independence Day celebrations on August 19, 2018 at the Boston City Hall Plaza. This marks India’s 71st Independence Day and the IAGB team is excited to continue the traditional celebrations in a different and exciting way.
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IAGB Moves India Day Festival From Hatch Shell To Boston City Hall Plaza
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Boogie Chalan-Crossroads And Confluences In Raga And Blues
Boogie Chalan-Crossroads And Confluences In Raga And Blues


Shuchita Rao (vocal), Phil Kaplan (Zoom guitar & vocal), Jay Scheffler (Harmonica & vocal) and Grantley Smith (Drums) came together to present a set of original tunes and arrangements of compositions from the Indian Classical and Americana repertoire, in an effort to explore similarities and differences that exist between the two traditions with respect to melody, rhythm, form, and improvisational structures.
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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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Kaafila - A Bollywood Caravan
Kaafila - A Bollywood Caravan


Ekal Vidyalaya presents a fabulous Bollywood-Flamenco-Kathak dance music event on April 29th at the Ashland High School. The dancers and singers are award-winning professional dancers from India. Come see Aditi Bhagwat, Kunal Om and others. BUY TICKETS
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Ekal Math Bee 2018


The Ekal Math Bee had its stunning second run last Saturday, March 24. From 2 to 5 PM at Tufts University, over 80 kids answered math questions for a cause. All the proceeds went to Ekal Vidyalaya, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing education to children in rural and tribal India.
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Ekal Math Bee 2018
Suggida Parba 2018: A Colorful Extravaganza!
Suggida Parba 2018: A Colorful Extravaganza!


The New England Tulu Koota (NETK) members met for their 4th annual cultural event named ‘Suggida Parba’ at Holliston, a town about 30 miles west of the city of Boston on a bright and crisp March 24, 2018.
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Rang Barse Holi Masti 2018


Rang Barse Holi Masti 2018 was celebrated on March 24th & March 25th held at Bollywood Grill North Andover. Seema Kapoor, the host of this event has been hosting Holi event for the past 5 years at the same location. Each year around 200 people attend this Holi celebration.
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Rang Barse Holi Masti 2018
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Artumanity Partners With AIF For Online Art Auction
Artumanity Partners With AIF For Online Art Auction


The gala chairs for the 2018 AIF New England Gala are proud to announce a partnership with Artumanity for our Art Auction fundraising efforts this year. Artumanity is a social enterprise platform that brings together artists, art lovers and charities to create a better world.
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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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Healthy Body-Healthy Mind-Boston
Sri Mahalaxmi-Kubera Homam
Sri Mahalaxmi-Kubera Homam


Saturday 31st March, a beautiful “Blue moon” day and Full Moon day also happens to be Hanuman Jayanthi, birth of Lord Hanuman !! A divine homam will be performed on this most auspicious day. Lord Hanumam spreads strength and love while godess Lakshmi spreads wealth and prosperity. This day holds a great importance.
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Hanuman Jayanti At Satsang Center


Shri Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated at the Satsang Center on April 1, Sunday. Bhajans will begin at 2:00 pm followed by Mahaprasad.
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Hanuman Jayanti At Satsang Center
An Evolving India And Its 'Epic CIty'
An Evolving India And Its 'Epic CIty'


Join MIT-India for a reading and conversation with Kushanava Choudhury, author of The Epic City: The World on the Streets of Calcutta on April 4th at MIT. The event is free and pen to the public. A light dinner will be provided.
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Festival Of Colors


Join ISSO in celebrating the Festival of Colors on April 8th from 11:00am–5:00pm at the Lowell Hertiage State Park. This event is for people from all walks of life.
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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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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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Teacher's Appreciation Day 2018
Seminar On The Golden Period: 200BC-500AD
Seminar On The Golden Period: 200BC-500AD


We are pleased to announce our next seminar in the series "Let us explore the Cultural History of India." The fourth event entitled "Seminar on the Golden Period, 200BC-500AD" is scheduled on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 9 AM to 4 PM at Bemis Hall in Lincoln, 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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Isani Singh Wins $150K At Regeneron Science Talent Search 2018


Forty finalists took home $1.8 million in awards on March 13 at the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2018, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
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Isani Singh Wins $150K At Regeneron Science Talent Search 2018
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The 2018 ILC Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards
The 2018 ILC Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards


Sridhar Bogelli, founder of Apps Associates LLC in Acton, and Boppanda Ganapathy, founder of Boston Services, LLC in Burlington, were nominated for The 2018 ILC Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards.
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Mantras Explained - How A Mantra Can Lead To Transformation


Sadhguru speaks about the science of mantras, and how a mantra can be a key to access deeper dimensions of existence. Sadhguru describes five sacred chants called “Vairagya” and how one can benefit from them.
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Mantras Explained - How A Mantra Can Lead To Transformation
Safe Water Network And Honeywell Launch 100th Safe Water Station
Safe Water Network And Honeywell Launch 100th Safe Water Station


“We are committed to India in a big way and would like to strengthen Safe Water’s engagement through partnerships at the local and corporate level” stated Kurt Soderlund, CEO, Safe Water Network.
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Ekal Vidyala PEM Raju Matta
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Gurjar Casino Night, Swami Vivekananda, 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


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


Hello Bollywood lovers! Can you believe it – one of the most famous Desi dance hits of all time, "Munidyan to bach ke" by Punjabi MC has returned in this incredible remix for the movie Baaghi 2! Of course, this made it to the top of the ranking this week. What a refreshing revival of such a legendary tune! On the other hand, the hit number “Bom Diggy” has been remixed in Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, however the original is way better!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week!
April Fool Jokes
April Fool Jokes


It is April fools day and time to laugh and be merry.
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Recipes - SriLanka


Pandan leaves, string hoppers, mushroom curry and sambal, Srilankan food is delicious....
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Recipes - SriLanka
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


At Kandy - The famed tooth relic.
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Thought For The Day


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

Event Update
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
Sri Hanuman Jayanti Celebration in SATSANG Center

Sunday - 4/1/18
LearnQuest Music Conference 2018
Wedding Show & Shopping Event
Holi - Festival of Colors
Sunderkand Ka Paath
Hanuman Jayanti Bhajan in SATSANG Center

Monday - 4/2/18
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
Play: Swami Vivekananada

Sunday - 4/8/18
NSF Regional Contest 2018 – Spelling/Math/Science bee – Cambridge Chapter
Saheli:
ISSO Festival of Colors

Friday - 4/13/18
Shadaj: Padmabhushan Pandit Rajan-Sajan Mishra
The Essence: Where East Meets West
Baap Kamaal Dikro Dhamaal

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)
GBM: New England Sikh Study Circle

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