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Johnson Family and Robert Kraft are the richest billionaires in Massachusetts while Romesh Wadhwani ($3B), Rakesh Gangwal ($2.3B) and Vinod Khosla ($2.2B) are the richest Indian American billionaires in America.
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IAB Celebrate Diwali At Burlington Commons
IAB Celebrate Diwali At Burlington Commons


by Geetha Patil
The Indian Americans for Burlington (IAB) held their annual Diwali festivity gathering on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Burlington Commons, Burlington MA. Hundreds of Indian Americans from the surrounding cities with their children and friends gathered here to enjoy the Diwali celebrations. The venue became lively with the large gathering that exhibited Indian traditional colorful consumes and gorgeous decoration. There were Rangoli competitions, several foods, cultural display and children fun activities’ tables, jewelry, and costumes booths to shop and much more.
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Miss India Connecticutt 2018


by Sumathi Narayanan
“Crowns aren’t made of rhinestones. They are made of discipline, determination, and a hard to find alloy called courage.” These are the qualities that the women of Connecticut displayed on Saturday, Sept 15th in Cromwell, CT at the Miss India Connecticut 2018 Pageant. The pageant was directed by Sumathi Narayanan.
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Miss India Connecticutt 2018
Lokvani Community And Youth Celebration
Lokvani Community And Youth Celebration


We are delighted to invite you to send in nominations for the 2nd Annual Lokvani Community And Youth Celebration. We will honoring community heroes and recognizing youth accomplishments. The event will be held on December 15, 2018 at the Ambrosia Banquet Hall in Foxborough, MA. In the spirit of the holiday season, the event will be filled with great food, entertainment and an excellent DJ.
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Gita Govinda - The Song Of Love And Bhakti


Dr. T.S. Sathayavathi, an eminent musicologist and a senior disciple of legendary musician Sangeetha Kalanidhi Late Sri R.K. Srikantan, presented a Carnatic classical concert followed by an enlightening lecture that presented insights in the Gita Govindam.
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Gita Govinda - The Song Of Love And Bhakti
MITHAS Presents TM Krishna (Carnatic Vocal)
MITHAS Presents TM Krishna (Carnatic Vocal)


MITHAS presents TM Krishna (Carnatic Vocal) with RK Shriramkumar (Violin) and K Arun Prakash (Mridangam) on Sunday October 7, 2018 at 4PM at MIT Kresge Auditorium.
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NOW WOW's Golden Evening


by Suba Suntharalingam
NOW-WOW provides constructive, sustainable and strategic investment, in the empowerment of the wounded, widowed and orphans. They held an amazing fundraiser with the Super Singers being led by powerful voices of super singers Krishnamoorthy, Serika and Shradha.
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NOW WOW's Golden Evening
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Arangetram: Mani Sisters - Shivali, Kavya And Uthra Mani
Arangetram: Mani Sisters - Shivali, Kavya And Uthra Mani


by Nagendra Rao
An artistic bonanza awaited eager audiences at Bellingham High School on September 2nd with the three Mani sisters, students of Smt. Sapna Krishnan, who enthralled the audience on the occasion of their Bharatanatyam Arangetram. The experience was even more unique considering that two of the three sisters were twins Kavya and Shivali, and their coordination with the younger sister Uthra was endearing to watch.
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Arangetram: Shriya Krishna


by Babu Pandurangan
For a Bharatanatyam dancer, Arangetram is a major milestone. On July 14, 2018, Shriya performed her Arangetram. Shriya Krishna, a student of Smt. Sridevi Ajai Thirumalai and a rising senior from Westborough High School, showed the entire audience in Medway High School her hard work and training, mesmerizing each of them from the moment she stepped on stage to her mangalam.
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Arangetram: Shriya Krishna
Her Radiance – A Brilliant Portrayal Of 'Her Strength And Potential'
Her Radiance – A Brilliant Portrayal Of 'Her Strength And Potential'


by Madhusudhan Akkihebbal
When art is applied to introduce a concept, embellish it with stories from our epics and folklore, mix it with highly impressive live music, portray it with sheer talent, passion and poise - "Her Radiance" is indeed seen in full brilliance! The mother-daughter duo - Poornima and Shachi Risbud brought out the best in each other to highlight the strength, resilience and the love of a woman.
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New England-Indian Institute Of Science Alumni Picnic


by Selva Nataraja
A summer retreat was organized by a group of IIScians on September 15, 2018 at Hopkinton Park. This was the first get together of the NE-IISc alumni at this scale.
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New England-Indian Institute Of Science Alumni Picnic
Shri Dwarkamai Sports Team Successfully Organizes Their Seventh Annual Tennis Tournament
Shri Dwarkamai Sports Team Successfully Organizes Their Seventh Annual Tennis Tournament


Shri Dwarkamai Sports Team was proud to organize their Seventh Annual Tennis Tournament at the Billerica Recreation Tennis Courts on September 23, 2018. The Tennis Tournament is conducted every year to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital.
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Overnight Trip Of Friends Of Indian Senior Citizens Organization (FISCO)


by Raman Gandhi
Friends of Indian senior citizens organization enjoyed their annual trip to New York and New Jersey on August 11 and 12 with 110 seniors; ages ranging from 60 to 85 and different ethnicities.
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Overnight Trip Of Friends Of Indian Senior Citizens Organization (FISCO)
Independence And Eid Mela Day Event Draw Hundreds To Celebrate
Independence And Eid Mela Day Event Draw Hundreds To Celebrate


by Tahir Ali
Greater Worcester Community resolved to do a celebration that encompasses independence day of the ex-patriots.
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Diwali Gala Isha AID
Mahatma Gandhi And Non-violent Resistance


India Discovery Center recalls Gandhi and his life in a special Gandhi Memorial Meeting scheduled at Lexington Public Library on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 2 PM with readings from Gandhi’s Autobiography and a lecture entitled 'Jaina Influence in Gandhi’s Life'.
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Mahatma Gandhi And Non-violent Resistance
Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa Auditions For Hindi Manch Rashtriya Mahotsav
Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa Auditions For Hindi Manch Rashtriya Mahotsav


To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Hindi Manch is organizing a Rashtriya Mahotsav from November 30 to December 2 which will include all the signature events that audiences have come to enjoy and like, including the Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa program. Auditions for Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa will be held on October 7, 21 and 28.
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IITAGNE Invites Nominations For Office Bearers


IITAGNE invites nominations for the office bearers, President, Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and five Vice Presidents, by October 8th. The elections will be held on November 10th.
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IITAGNE Invites Nominations For Office Bearers
Satsang Center Navaratri Mahotsav
Satsang Center Navaratri Mahotsav


Satsang Center is organizing a Navaratri Mahotsav from Oct. 10-19 in Woburn, MA.
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NESSP Grand Inauguration & Pran Pratistha Mahotsav


With the Divine Grace of Sri SaiBaba , New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar (NESSP) cordially invites you to join the centennial celebrations of Baba Mahasamadhi as we welcome HIM to His Majestic New Abode from October 10-21, 2018.
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NESSP Grand Inauguration & Pran Pratistha Mahotsav
South Asian Nation Diwali Gala
South Asian Nation Diwali Gala


by Rohit Bambi
Come celebrate the festival of lights with all your family and friends with us in Brookline! Diwali Gala, an event run by South Asian Nation, will take place on Oct 27, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Ballroom in Brookline, MA.
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Chinmaya Diwali Banquet & Fundraiser 2018


Chinmaya Mission is pleased to invite all friends and family members to this year's Chinmaya Diwali Banquet on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 4:30 pm at Double Tree by Hilton Boston-Andover Hotel in Andover, MA.
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Chinmaya Diwali Banquet & Fundraiser 2018
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Kavya Kopparapu And Rahul Subramaniam Receive $50,000 Each As 2018 Davidson Fellows Laureates
Kavya Kopparapu And Rahul Subramaniam Receive $50,000 Each As 2018 Davidson Fellows Laureates


Kavya Kopparapu And Rahul Subramaniam receive $50,000 each as 2018 Davidson Fellows Laureates. Named as the among "The 10 Biggest Scholarships in the World" and one of the "7 Prestigious Undergrad Scholarships", the fellowship is offered by the Davidson Institute to students who are 18 years or younger and who demonstrate the development of their talents with a significant piece of work in science, mathematics, technology, engineering, music, literature, philosophy or outside the box.
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Rita Baranwal To Be Nominated As Assistant Secretary Of Energy


Trump has announced his intent to nominate Rita Baranwal to be an assistant secretary of energy (nuclear energy) at the Department of Energy. Baranwal earned her BA in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT and PhD from the University of Michigan. She serves on advisory boards for MIT's Materials Research Laboratory and UC Berkeley's Nuclear Engineering Department.
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Rita Baranwal To Be Nominated As Assistant Secretary Of Energy
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The Moment Of Death - Using The Dying Process For Spiritual Growth
The Moment Of Death - Using The Dying Process For Spiritual Growth


Sadhguru looks at maintaining awareness at the moment of death and explains how some of the traditions in Indian culture surrounding the moment of death evolved.
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3 Ways To Lower Medical Costs


by Jai M Dev
Health Savings Account, Disability Income Insurance and Long Tern Care Planning can go a long way in lowering one's medical costs.
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3 Ways To Lower Medical Costs
ISPIRATION XIX : Gandhiji’s Message
ISPIRATION XIX : Gandhiji’s Message


by Sudhir Parikh
Here are some of the thought that comes to my mind, when I think of Gandhiji especially on his birthday October 2nd, every year.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including ISW Garba-Raas, Mithas: Gayathri Venkataraghavan, Achal Mehta Garba, Ekal Navaratri, Lokvani Community and Youth Celebration and MITHAS Membership.
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Weekend Entertainment

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Satya Mitra
Event Update
Friday - 10/05/18
Saheli Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil
2018 India International Film Festival Boston

Saturday - 10/6/18
Dil Se: We Care Charity Fundraiser
Marathi Natak - Welcome Jindagi
Govindji's Gold and Diamond Jewelry Sale

Sunday - 10/7/18
MITHAS: T.M. Krishna (Carnatic Vocal)
Sunderkand Ka Paath
Govindji's Gold and Diamond Jewelry Sale
Ganshi Memorial Meeting
Gandhi Memorial Meeting

Monday - 10/8/18
IITAGNE EC Nominations

Wednesday - 10/10/18
Noothana Devalaya Pravesham (NESSP)

Friday - 10/12/18
ISW Garba - Rangila Raas Weekend
SDM: Mata Ki Chawki

Saturday - 10/13/18
IAGB GBM
ISW Garba - Rangila Raas Weekend
Dwarkamai: Akhanda Ramayan
Bangla O Biswa Durga Puja 2018

Sunday - 10/14/18
MITHAS: Gayathri Venkataraghavan (Carnatic Vocal)
Shikhara Pooja & Shikhara Kumbhabhishekam (NESSP)
Boston Rally for the AMerican Dream - Equal Education Rights fro All
Dwarkamai: Akhanda Ramayan

Thursday - 10/18/18
Kumbhabhishekam, Alankarana of Lord Duttatreya & Sai Baba (Gurusthanam)

Friday - 10/19/18
Sthapitha Devatha Prathahkaala Pooja (NESSP)
Prabasi of New England Presents Sharodotsav

Saturday - 10/20/18
Pratista Sambandha Homam,Poornahuthi(NESSP)
VHPA Diwali
Prabasi of New England Presents Sharodotsav

Sunday - 10/21/18
Navratri Garba and Raas: Achal Mehta
Prabasi of New England Presents Sharodotsav

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