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Our Voice And Yours!


Lokvani wishes all its readers Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

India's fastest and first engine-less train!
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Our Voice And Yours!
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Lokvani Honors Community Heroes
Lokvani Honors Community Heroes


The Lokvani Communty and Youth Night was a phenomenal success. Ten community heroes were honored and the Inspire Award was presented to Jaya and Abhaya Asthana and Narain and Vidya Bhatia. Several youngsters were given the Rising Star award to recognize their talents in arts, sports, community service and other areas.
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Lokvani Talks To: Year In Review Part I


In 2018, Lokvani had a chance to talk to Deepa Mangalat, Michael Carson, Jigna Patel, Phil Scarff, Debra Wise, Nidhi Aggarwal and Mridula Satyamurti.
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Lokvani Talks To: Year In Review Part I
In Conversation With: Year In Review - Part I
In Conversation With: Year In Review - Part I


Lokvani had a chance to converse with following during the year: Priest Bhairava ji, Hetansh Desai, Rajiv Satyal, Manish Sisodia, Ratna Dalal, Guru Karunamavi and Ritu Kaur.
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Bollywood Baatein


Aishwarya Rai salutes the differently-abled children during sports meet!
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Bollywood Baatein
Shishu Bharati: India Journey Through Time
Shishu Bharati: India Journey Through Time


Indian School of Languages and Culture, Shishu Bharati’s, biennial community event, “India - Journey through Time” was filled with colorful performances, informative booths and overall excitement and entertainment for the whole family.
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Kavi Darbar In Honor Of Guru Gobind Singh Ji


On December 14, 2018, Kavi darbar in tribute to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, took place in the Sikh Gurdwara located in Westborough, MA. The main purpose of this annual event is for Kavi's or poets to come together and listen to and recite poetry in front of the sangat (audience).
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Kavi Darbar In Honor Of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
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Arangetram: Tulasi And Arthi Vithiananthan
Arangetram: Tulasi And Arthi Vithiananthan


Tulasi and Arthi Vithiananthan’s Bharathanatya arangetram was a stunning treat for all who were fortunate to witness it. The captivating choreography, the music choice, and the accomplished ensemble kept the audience glued to their seats.
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'Hope, Aspiration And Change' – Voice Of The People 2018


When people speak collectively, it becomes a protest or a drill. When they speak individually, it becomes a wish and a prayer. When one is lonely and desperate, the belief in life brings hope and aspiration. 'Voice of the People' was the theme for the SAPNE Fall Meeting held at Cary Memorial Library, Lexington, MA.
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'Hope, Aspiration And Change' – Voice Of The People 2018
Satsang Center Rangali Competition
Satsang Center Rangali Competition


Satsang Center is very happy to announce these winners of 2018 Rangoli Competition. We highly appreciate all the participants of age 2 to 76.
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Bhagavadgita As A Way Of Life


Shri Dwarkamai Vidypaeeth in Billerica has been hosting a Bhagavadgita Jayanti since 2010, where we read and analyze a chapter from the book every year. This year's event at the Temple is scheduled on Sunday, December 23 at 4:30 PM.
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Bhagavadgita As A Way Of Life
IAGB Announces Republic Day Mela With Popular Grand Antakshari Competition
IAGB Announces Republic Day Mela With Popular Grand Antakshari Competition


Continuing the yearly tradition, IAGB will organize the Republic Day Mela on January 26, 2019 Burlington, MA. Competitions will be held on the day of the event for members of all ages. These include grand antakshari, chess, carrom, art, storytelling, elocution, skit, poetry and general knowledge.
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Vishnu Penubarthi, Akshay Gopinathan And Pranav Addanki Win MA Congressional App Challenge


Hundreds of U.S. Representatives Dec. 5 have announced the winners of their district's 2018 Congressional App Challenge, the competition said in a news release. In Massachusetts, the 2nd District VeGETables app winning team included Vishnu Penubarthi and Akshay Gopinathan. Pranav Addanki’s Healthy Eats app won in Rep. Stephen F. Lynch’s 8th Congressional District.
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Vishnu Penubarthi, Akshay Gopinathan And Pranav Addanki Win MA Congressional App Challenge
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Profs. Ramachandran, Saligrama And Sitaraman Named IEEE Fellows
Profs. Ramachandran, Saligrama And Sitaraman Named IEEE Fellows


Profs. Siddharth Ramachandran and Venkatesh Saligrama of Boston University, and Ramesh Sitaraman of UMass-Amherst were named IEE Fellows.
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Kumu Gupta Presents Governor's Citation To Ashish Sangani


Kumu Gupta, social activist, presents Governor's citation to Ashish Sangani, Giri Hotels of Quincy, for helping families in distress in Indian Americann community.
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Kumu Gupta Presents Governor's Citation To Ashish Sangani
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Inner Engineering: Technology For Well-being
Inner Engineering: Technology For Well-being


Inner Engineering is neither a religion, nor a philosophy or dogma. It is a technology for well-being. One does not have to believe or disbelieve, just have to learn to use. Technology will produce results irrespective of who you are. - Sadhguru.
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INSPIRATION XX! - Unity Of Religions


Unity of Religions: by Sri Sathya Sai.
Help Ever, Hurt Never! Serve All, Love All!
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INSPIRATION XX! - Unity Of Religions
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Glitz and Glam 2019 NYE Party and UIANE Bollywood New Year's Eve Ball.
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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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For The Mathematically Inclined
Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week
Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week


2018 is coming to an end! What were you favorite songs of the year? Here are my top 10 from the past few weeks that are absolutely going to be a hit at your New Years Eve or Holiday Party! Check it out. New on the charts this week is “Aankh Marey” (yes, yet another remix!) – listed as #3 below. It was probably the remix I liked the most this year, after “Dilbar.” Check out how singer Neha Kakkar has taken over my top 10 list this month!
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Laugh A While - Jokes


Jokes in the spirit of Christmas!
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Laugh A While - Jokes
Recipes - Christmas Special
Recipes - Christmas Special


Puddings and Cakes !
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Picture Of The Fortnight


The beautiful temples in Bangkok
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy.
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Event Update
Saturday - 12/22/18
Isha Hatha Yogasanas 2 Day Program at Wellesley
Meditation for Beginners

Sunday - 12/23/18
Gita Jayanti

Monday - 12/31/18
MITHAS 2018 Membership
Lokvani Sponsorship 2018
IAB Membership
BSL + NYE 2019
UIANE Bollywood New Year Eve Ball Boston
Glitz and glam 2019 NYE party ! Boston!!
New Year Party
New Year

Tuesday - 1/1/19
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Saturday - 1/12/19
Big Help: Pongal Republic Day Celeberations 2019
Meditation for Beginners

Saturday - 1/19/19
Director

Saturday - 2/23/19
10th Annual South Asian Showdown

Saturday - 3/16/19
Hindustani duet: Sarangi-Tabla

Saturday - 3/23/19
AIF New England Gala

Saturday - 5/4/19
IDC: Seminar on the Mughal Period (1500AD-1750AD)

Saturday - 6/1/19
Geet Mala Ke Amar Sangeetkar

Thursday - 8/1/19
Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Monday - 8/5/19
Visit from Mukhya Swami Swaroopanandaji

Sunday - 11/3/19
SWARAAG AUDITIONS: 2019 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition

Sunday - 11/10/19
SWARAAG AUDITIONS: 2019 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition

Saturday - 11/23/19
SWARAAG FINALS 2019 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition

Tuesday - 12/3/19
Swaraag Auditions: 2019 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition

Saturday - 12/7/19
Lokvani Community and Youth Celebration

Tuesday - 12/10/19
SWARAAG AUDITIONS: 2019 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition

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