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Wish all our readers a very happy Labor Day Weekend!
With the start of the new academic year, here is yet another listing of top colleges by Forbes! Check it out for a few surprises.
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| Lokvani Talks To Lakshmi Dwivedula On India's Rural Women |  |
Given the choice, they would like to steal away without getting screened. I had to practically stand near the gate and halt each of the departing women. I was surprised to note that they equated cancer with sexually transmitted diseases and declared that they were 'good' people and they would not get 'those' diseases - Lakshmi Dwivedula on Cancer screening among rural women.
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| In Conversation With Sadananda Dasa |
For the first time Janmashtami is being celebrated at MIT Media Lab by the Hindu Chaplain, Sadananda Dasa. An engineer by training, he shares his life journey with Lokvani and talks about the celebrations at Media Lab.
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| Bollywood Baatein |  |
(This section is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Madhuri Dixit was shooting for Dance Deewane with Kajol when legendary Asha Bhosle decided to pay a visit.
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| Elect Beej Das: The 1st Indian American In Congress From The East Coast |
Elect Beej Das, the 1st Indian American in Congress from the East Coast. Beej Das is running for Congress from the 3rd district that covers Billerica, Chelmsford, Westboro, Littleton, Methuen, Concord, Marlboro, Andover, Lowell, etc. and many more towns. Remember to vote on September 4th - The Primary Day!
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| Kiran Nath Launches Her Book Meheraban |  |
Singer Kiran Nath, who moved to Boston after having a stellar musical career in India, treated the Boston audience to a lovely musical evening filled with beautiful melodies. She also launched her new book Meherban.
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| Sringara Triveni - A Mesmerizing Presentation |
Sringara Triveni, a production by Guru Jothi Raghavan and her students was a beautiful tribute to “Shringara Bhakti” where Raghavan told the tales of three great female devotees – Andal, Radha and Meera.
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| Arangetram: Rani Balakrishna |  |
by Rimi Chaudhuri
Three generations of dancers came together in an incredibly beautiful presentation of Rani Balakrishna's Arangetram. Watching Neena Gulhati, her daughter Rachna Balakrishna and her grandaughter Rani Balakrishna all together was a real treat.
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| AIM For Seva Presents Anita Guha’s Dance Drama Nandalala |
The Boston Chapter of the All India Movement (AIM) for Seva is happy to announce this year’s annual fundraising celebration with a dance & dinner program at the Regis College Theater in Weston on Sunday, 9th September at 5 PM. Seating begins at 4:30 PM.
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| SAPNE South Asian Folk And Oral Literature Festival |  |
by Srabonti Bandyopadhyay and Neena Wahi
Indian culture lives among people. The vast regions of South Asia are the home of world’s oldest mythology, folklore, ballads and rhythm of life. Rhythm becomes our company in life, we perform our best when we are in rhythm. On the summer Saturday afternoon of August 18, 2018, under the cloudy skies reminiscent of the romantic monsoons of India, members of South Asian Poets of New England (SAPNE) assembled in the backyard at 180 Bedford Road in Lincoln, MA, to celebrate oral and folk literature of South Asia.
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| Essence Of India 2018: It Is A Wonderful World |
Essence of India 2018 finale on Saturday, 8/18 celebrated the theme of “Vasudhaive Kutumbkam” -- the whole world is one community. It was therefore meaningful to combine Indian classical performances with those from international cultures. Performers representing classical and folk traditions from countries like Cambodia, Thailand, Ireland, Russia, Puerto Rico, China etc. participated to bring a vast plethora of culture and performances on the NARA Park outdoor stage in Acton, MA.
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| Janamashtmi Celebration In Lynnfield, MA |  |
Janmashtami celebrations were held in Lynnfield, MA on Saturday August 25. Hosts Ritu and Jagjit Gaind made the celebration authentic with a beautiful Jhanki, Pooja, Ras and Bhajan. Attendees got to eat a lovely feast. The celebrations were a real treat.
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| Saheli’s Support Group For Women |
Following a very successful support group session in the spring of 2018, Saheli Sabah is back for the fall. The support group runs for eight weeks, between September 5th and October 24th, 2018 every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm at Saheli’s Burlington office.
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| Ekal IndiArt Competition |  |
Ekal Vidyalaya New England Chapter Re-launches IndiArt 2018
An art contest to benefit childhood education in India. The IndiArt contest is open for local children and adults (6 and above), and includes four categories: sub-junior (6-10), junior (11-13), senior (14-17), and adult (18 & up).
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| Satsang Center Picnic |
Satsang Center, in co-operation with Satsang Bal Gokulam, Satsang Dance Spirit, Satsang Yoga, is organizing a picnic on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Castle Island, Boston, MA.
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| Lotus Festival |  |
Be part of the Lotus Festival on September 8th in Stow, MA and join the Desai Foundation to Transform Lives in Rural India.
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| Sri Raghavendra Aradhana Mahotsava |
NE SRS Brundavan cordially invites one and all to come experience the magic of the 347th Shri Raghavendra Swami Aradhana Mahotsava on Sept 8th, 2018 at the Bhakta Samaj Center in Tyngsboro, MA.
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Gurjar will be celebrating India Heritage Fest on Saturday September 15th.
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| Support A Child Benefit Concert |
VHPA invites you to the 'Support A Child' benefit concert featuring an enchanting blend of Indian dance, music and jugalbandi on September 21st in Lexington, MA.
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| Pratham Boston Gala |  |
Pratham Boston will hold in annual gala on September 21 in Boston, MA featuring Vivek Ramaswamy as the Keynote Speaker.
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| Lokvani College Admissions Workshops |
Lokvani and AcceptU will be offering two free workshops, “Inside the College Admissions Office,” on Sunday, September 23 in Lexington and Westford, MA.
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| Celebrate Navratri With Shri Atul Purohit |  |
Celebrate Navratri with Shri Atul Purohit on September 30th at the Ambrosia Banquet Hall in Foxboro, MA.
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| IAB Celebrates Diwali |
Indian Americans for Burlington will celebrate its 2nd Annual Diwali at the Burlington Commons on September 30th from 3-7pm. Just about every elected town official along with other members of the town administration will be in attendance.
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| Vivin Paliath Named Tillman Scholar |  |
Vivin Paliath is among 60 scholars recognized in the 10th class of Tillman Scholars for their service, leadership and potential.
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| WPI Professor Reeta Rao Honored For Excellence In Teaching, Mentoring |
Professor Reeta Rao of WPI has been named a recipient of the 2018 SIMB Waksman Outstanding Teaching Award by the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology.
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| Success Story, Desi Style |  |
Swami Ramdev’s and humble billionaire Acharya Balkrishna’s visit to the Isha Yoga Center. Sadhguru explains how a corporate success can be delivered in desi style without a choking suite.
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| 51 Stories Of US - Call For Submissions |
Do you have a story about a special experience (good or bad) that you always tell your well wishers back home or something that always amazes you about your life in the US. Like AN UNOFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK TO SURVIVING IN THE US.
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| Weekend Entertainment |  |
Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Ekal IndiArt2018, Philomela Concert, Mithas: Mita Nag, SETU: The Fire & The Rain, Mithas: Pantula Rama, Shadaj: Manjiri Asanare-Kelkar, Navaratri with Atul Purohit, T.M. Krishna, Ekal Navaratri and MITHAS Membership.
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| 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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| Laugh A While - Jokes |  |
When action speaks louder than words!
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| Recipes |
Labor Day weekend.
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| Picture Of The Fortnight |  |
Dubronovik, Croatia.
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| Thought For The Day |
“There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness and truth.” – Leo Tolstoy.
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