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Our Voice And Yours


Etihad Airways’ New free Abu Dhabi Stopover Program including Free 2-night Luxury Stay!
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Our Voice And Yours
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NEMA - Drishya - Five Days Of Competition
NEMA - Drishya - Five Days Of Competition


The New England Malayalee Association held competitions to provide encouragement to the amateur artists in New England. Over 600 participants took part in the weeklong competitions that culminated in a grand finale on April 27, 2019. The competitions were for art, literature, music and dance.
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2019 North South Foundation Regional Educational Bee Contests Concludes!


NSF conducts various contests including Spelling, Vocabulary, Math, Geography, Science, Brain, Public Speaking, History and Essay Writing, over three weekends between March and April each year. NSF Massachusetts chapter conducted contests at Tufts University on April 7th and at Fitchburg State University(FSU) during April 27th -28th weekend. Over 550 kids in grades Kindergarten to 12 participated at the two centers.
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2019 North South Foundation Regional Educational Bee Contests Concludes!
India Visa, OCI And Passport Camp
India Visa, OCI And Passport Camp


Do not miss the India Visa, OCI and Passport camp on Saturday May 18, 2019 at the Hindu Heritage Day in Marlborough, MA.
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Rajan Sisters Win At The Cleveland Aradhana Dance Competition


Smita and Divya Rajan, sisters and students of Sunanda Narayanan, Thillai Fine Arts Academy, win at the 2019 Cleveland Aradhana Dance Competition.
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Rajan Sisters Win At The Cleveland Aradhana Dance Competition
Mother's Day Ekal Surili Shaam Ekal Ke Naam
Mother's Day Ekal Surili Shaam Ekal Ke Naam


Each year Ekal brings a Bollywood music concert by fabulous singers from India to support schools running in remote rural villages in India. What better way to celebrate Mother's day, May 12, than to have a rocking afternoon followed by dinner and support a great cause!
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Fight For Kshiti - Live Musical Fundraiser


Kshiti Karthikeyan suffers from a rare and severe genetic condition called Leigh Syndrome. Leigh's is a terminal and severely progressive Neurodegenerative condition, that as of today has no known FDA treatment or cure. It affects 1 in 40,000 children. A musical fundraiser for the cause will be held on May 18th.
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Fight For Kshiti -   Live Musical Fundraiser
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Chhandika Presents: Prakriti - Dances Of Life
Chhandika Presents: Prakriti - Dances Of Life


Chhandika presents: Prakriti - Dances of Life, a dynamic exploration of the elements of nature through Kathak dance on Sunday, May 5 at Regis College. This show displays the dedication and learning of over 100 students under the artistic direction of Gretchen Hayden.
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Samarpanam: A Tribute To The Gurus


Spandha and Sanskruthi schools of dance come together to present Samarpanam: A Tribute to the Gurus on June 1, 2019. We look forward to seeing you !
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Samarpanam: A Tribute To The Gurus
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Anju Pathak IMANE Hindu Temple of NH
SETU Presents Devdas
SETU Presents Devdas


by Geetha Patil
The Stage Ensemble Theater Unit (SETU) Boston presented four shows of a socially relevant drama, based on the Bengali novel Devdas by Shri. Sarat Chandra Chatterjee, portraying the patriarchal Indian society of the early twentieth century and a romantic tragedy of the imperfect central characters of the story in this Spring season.
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Westboro Experiences The Celestial Wedding Of Shiva And Parvati


by Krishnan Vaidyanathan
Westboro is blessed with so many temples in close vicinity and now the Lord decided to bless us with an opportunity to view his celestial wedding. Lalitha Kalyanam event was held at the BAPS Swaminarayan temple, Westboro, MA on April 19, 20 and 21 and organized jointly by the Kanchi Kamakoti Seva Foundation USA, Gnanananda Seva Samajam USA and Sankara Healthcare Foundation Inc.
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Westboro Experiences The Celestial Wedding Of Shiva And Parvati
Bihar Association's Annual Holi Function 2019
Bihar Association's Annual Holi Function 2019


Bihar Association of New England held its Annual Holi Function 2019 on April 27th at the First Church in Marlborough, MA in concert with the Bihar and Jharkhand Association of New England (BJANE).
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IDC: Seminar For The Mughal-Maratha Period


by Bijoy Misra
India Discovery Center invites you to a seminar on Mughal and Maratha Period on May 4th in Lincoln, MA.
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IDC: Seminar For The Mughal-Maratha Period
Shishu Bharati Open Houses
Shishu Bharati Open Houses


Shishu Bharati, School of Languages and Culture of India, will have Open Houses on May 5 in Lexington, MA and May 12 in Nashua, NH.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


NESSP will hold Akshaya Tritiya Samuhik MahaLaxmi Pooja on Tuesday May 7th.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Sri Krishna Vaibhava – A Thematic Classical Music & Dance Show
Sri Krishna Vaibhava – A Thematic Classical Music & Dance Show


Sri Krishna Vaibhava, an evening of music and dance for the performing arts enthusiasts is scheduled on Saturday, May 11, 2019 as an endeavor to showcase our local talented team of musicians and dancers, while raising funds for a good cause.
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Hindus Of New England Area Celebrate Their Heritage


by Sanjay Kaul
Hindu community of New England will celebrate its heritage as part of the Hindu Heritage Day on May 18th in Marlboro, MA. VHPA will honor Manju Sheth, Gunjan Radio and Hindi Manch Team.
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Hindus Of New England Area Celebrate Their Heritage
Academy Of Creative Arts – Annual Art Show And Student Recitals
Academy Of Creative Arts – Annual Art Show And Student Recitals


Over 150 students will be showcasing their art, dance and music talent at the Academy of Creative Arts Annual Art show and student recitals on May 19.
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MFA Presents Ananda Coomaraswamy Annual Lecture


On May 22nd Holland Cotter will give the 2019 Ananda Coomaraswamy Lecture on Indian Art at the MFA. Cotter will discuss his childhood experiences with the MFA, his interest in South Asian art, and his wish to share this love with his readers.
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MFA Presents Ananda Coomaraswamy Annual Lecture
IANH Vasant Festival 2019
IANH Vasant Festival 2019


The IANH Vasant Festival 2019 to be held on May 25th at the Nashua High School North.
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Celebration Of 90 Years Of Dr. Rajkumar – The Kannada Matinee Idol


New England, we will celebrate Dr. Raj, Rajkumar's (Natasarvabhowma) contribution to Kannada life and culture on his 90th birth anniversary in style. Kala Tarangini presents an enchanting evening on June 16th, Raj Vaibhava that reminds us of the nostalgic movies and memories of this great legend -an event not to be missed by the Greater Boston area Kannadigas.
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Celebration Of 90 Years Of Dr. Rajkumar – The Kannada Matinee Idol
Chinmaya Mission Boston's Childrens' Summer Enrichment Program
Chinmaya Mission Boston's Childrens' Summer Enrichment Program


Chinmaya Mission Boston's Childrens' Summer Enrichment Program is back this year! During the four weeks of the camp children from Kindergarten to 8th grade will delve into the stories of mighty Indian rulers and masterful architects, skilled politicians and passionate patriots, innovative scientists and inspiring poets.
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Math Master Shaadi Bazaar NeilMukherjee
Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine 2019


Goyal Family Charitable Foundation and Lokvani.com invite applications for the 'Raj and Prem Goyal Award for Rising Star in Medicine'. The Award in the amount of $1,000 will be given to two talented sophomore or junior college students who have received an offer for a summer research position.
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Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine 2019
Singing For A Cause – DATRI, Blood Stem Cell Donor Registry
Singing For A Cause – DATRI, Blood Stem Cell Donor Registry


by Diya Godavarti
December 23, 2018, will always be very special to me! That was the day I was given an opportunity to perform a two-hour solo concert in Adyar, Chennai to raise awareness for DATRI, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of people suffering from some severe illnesses.
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Sunita Badola Receives 2018 Takeda Oncology Innovation Award


Sunita Badola, Head of External Partnership and Patient-centric Data Strategy, R&D Computational Biology, Takeda Pharmaceuticals was winner for the 2018 Takeda Oncology Innovation Award. The award considers four major aspects in a project: exploiting expertise, building capabilities, advancing the reputation, and displaying the entrepreneurial spirit along with the focus of making a difference in patients’ life.
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Sunita Badola Receives 2018 Takeda Oncology Innovation Award
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Ekal Vidyala Bollywood Grill TiE Boston
Great Thoughts Of A Great (Maha Atma !)
Great Thoughts Of A Great (Maha Atma !)


by Sudhir Parikh
Check out some of Gandhiji's quotes.
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Engineering Building At The University Of Houston Renamed After Dr. Durga And Sushila Agrawal


Dr. Durga D. Agrawal, a longtime Houston resident, is well known for giving back to the community particularly to his alma mater - the University of Houston. On April 26, 2019, the University recognized his sizable and generous gift by renaming the Engineering building as the Durga D. and Sushila Agrawal Engineering Research Building.
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Engineering Building At The University Of Houston Renamed After Dr. Durga And Sushila Agrawal
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts by Hasya Kavi Sammelan, Sanjay Subrahmanyam, Kala Tarangini - Sri Krishna Vaibhava & Raj Vaibhava, Sikkil Gurucharan, Anand Bhate in Concert, Samarpanam, and 2019 MITHAS Membership.
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Movie Review - Photographer


A struggling Mumbai street photographer pressured to marry by his grandmother convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancée during a family visit. Despite vast cultural differences, the pair develops a surprising connection that challenges their worldviews in a wistful and funny romance from Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox).
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Movie Review - Photographer
Obituary: Swami Chaitanyanandaji Of Chinmaya Mission Kolkata
Obituary: Swami Chaitanyanandaji Of Chinmaya Mission Kolkata


Swami Chaitanyanandaji of Chinmaya Mission Kolkata took final refuge at the feet of Pujya Gurudev, at Kolkata on April 27, 2019. The Chinmaya Mission Boston family was fortunate to benefit from Swami Chaitanyandaji's guidance from 2013 to 2015. His joyful nature and enlightening Jnana Yagnas will be always remembered.
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Event Update
Friday - 05/03/19
CMB Double Header: Ranjani & Gayatri / Sanjay Subrahmanyam
ISW: Hasya Kavi Sameelan

Saturday - 05/4/19
IDC: Seminar on the Mughal Period (1500AD-1750AD)
CMB Double Header: Ranjani & Gayatri / Sanjay Subrahmanyam

Sunday - 05/5/19
Akshaya Patra Boston Gala
SRI ANNAMAYYA JAYANTHI UTSAVAM
Shishu Bharati Lexington: Open House

Monday - 05/6/19
Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India
Geeta Chandran
Geeta Chandran - Dance as a vehicle to build social bridges

Tuesday - 05/7/19
TiECON East

Friday - 05/10/19
Chinmaya: Akhanda Ramayan

Saturday - 05/11/19
Chinmaya: Akhanda Ramayan
Sri Annamacharya
Kala Tarangini - Sri Krishna Vaibhava & Raj Vaibhava
IAGB 5K Walk/Run 2019
Holi Hai
Holi Hai
President
NEMM - Concert Event

Sunday - 05/12/19
MITHAS: Sikkil Gurucharan (Carnatic Vocal)
Surili Shaam Ekal Ke Naam
Ekal Musical Fundraiser
I Love Mom - Mothers Day Boat Cruise (Kids under 4 free)

Friday - 05/17/19
SETU Presents Devdas
Music Appreciation with Anand Bhate
INE Woman of the Year

Saturday - 05/18/19
SETU Presents Devdas
Hindu Heritage Day Mela 2019
Fight for Kshiti - Live Musical Fundraiser
Anand Bhate in Concert

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