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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Valentine's Day!

The first Valentine's Day was in the year 496!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Sethu Kumar
Lokvani Talks To Sethu Kumar


Sethu Kumar is the President of the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Ashland. He talked to Lokvani about the temple, the cafeteria and the plans for expansion.
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Diaspora Of ScienTists From India (DOSTI)


by Geetha Patil
The Diaspora Of ScienTists from India (DOSTI) hosted its first official get together of its members on Saturday February 1, in Andover, MA. Nearly a hundred of top level-scientists gathered with great enthusiasm and made their meet a grand success.
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Diaspora Of ScienTists From India (DOSTI)
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


A recent picture is doing the rounds on the internet, it is Disha Patani and Varun Dhawan shooting together in California.
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SampradAyEna Samudhbhvam - A Series Of Lecture Demonstrations!


NE SRS Brundavan is affiliated to the famous shrine at Mantralayam that is dedicated to this saint and is supported and guided by the current pontiff H.H Shri Subhudendra Theertha as part of a global reach program. The mission of this program is to establish prarthana Mandirs all over the globe so that devotees have access to their beloved guru no matter where they are in the globe. Smt. Aparna Balaji provides great opportunity to explore fine art forms and share her experiences and knowledge through 6 sessions of Lecture Demonstration.
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SampradAyEna Samudhbhvam - A Series Of Lecture Demonstrations!
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South Asian Showdown 2020
South Asian Showdown 2020


If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don't miss South Asian Showdown! This competition is the first of its kind in New England with Bollywood vs South Asian Fusion teams! Come check out the competition on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the John Hancock Hall in Boston!
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Deep Yagna And Sarasvati Pujan


by Geetha Patil
Satsang Center and Gayatri Pariwar of Woburn, MA celebrated Shri Sarasvati Pujan by lighting of 108 lamps in a grand “Deep Yagya” with the sacred Gayatri Mantra on February 9, 2020 with great joy and fervor on the occasion of Vasant Panchami.
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Deep Yagna And Sarasvati Pujan
Stamford Mayor David Martin Inaugurates GOPIO-CT Activities For 2020
Stamford Mayor David Martin Inaugurates GOPIO-CT Activities For 2020


The inaugural event was chaired by GOPIO-CT Vice President Prasad Chintalapudi who said in his initial remarks said, “GOPIO-CT is a group of like-minded individuals with a commitment for community services.”
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17th Annual 'India Conference At Harvard'


The Annual 'India Conference at Harvard' conference will take place on Feb 15-16, 2020, at the Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School in Boston.
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17th Annual 'India Conference At Harvard'
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Pragat Utsav Celebrations
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Pragat Utsav Celebrations


On Saturday February 15, 2020 Shri Gajanan Maharaj 142st Pragat din will be celebrated in Shri Dwarkamai Sai Baba Temple, Billerica.Shri Gajanan Maharaj, a mystic saint was first seen by people on 23 February, 1878 in Maharashtra who entered ‘Maha-samadhi’ on September 8, 1910. In a short period of 32 years, he enlightened many people by his legendary charisma.
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SAPNE: Voice Of The Mothers And Youth


Celebrate the mother and the youth. Read a poem. Join the poets' meeting Sunday Feb. 16 at Lexington Public Library.
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SAPNE: Voice Of The Mothers And Youth
HSS Hindu Heritage Camp
HSS Hindu Heritage Camp


Hindu Swaysevak Sangh's Satsang Balgokulam in association with Santang Center is organizing Hindu Heritage Camp on February 19-20, 2020.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Check out the different events at the New England Shirdi Sai Temple. Mahashivaratri Pooja will be on Feb. 21st.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Satsang Center: Maha Shivratri
Satsang Center: Maha Shivratri


Satsang Center in Woburn will host the Mahashivaratri Pooja on Feb. 21st.
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Maha Shivaratri At Durga Temple


The Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham will host Mahashivaratri pooja on Feb. 21st.
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Maha Shivaratri At Durga Temple
Madhwa Navami Celebrations By NESRS Brundavan
Madhwa Navami Celebrations By NESRS Brundavan


NESRS Brundavan (New England Shri Raghavendra Swami Brundavan), the temple dedicated to the venerated saint Shri Raghavendra swami in Lowell MA is celebrating Madhwa Navami on Mar 1, 2020 at Bhakta Samaj Center (147 Frost Rd) in Tyngsboro MA in a grand manner.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston - Summer Enrichment Program


Chinmaya Mission Boston is happy to announce the popular Summer Enrichment Program from July 6 to July 31. You may register your child(ren) to one or more weeks. Don't miss the Early Bird pricing that will be available until March 15.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston - Summer Enrichment Program
Triśati Suvāsini Pujā And Lalithā Kalyānam Celebration
Triśati Suvāsini Pujā And Lalithā Kalyānam Celebration


With the blessings of Sri Chinmaya Māruti & Pujya Gurudev Swāmi Chinmāyananda, Chinmaya Mission Boston, Gnanananda Seva Samajam & NE-SRS Brundavan invite you to the celebrations of Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayānandā’s 70th jayanti (birthday) and the 17th anniversary of Chinmaya Mission Boston with a 3-day event culminating in Triśati Suvāsini pujā and Lalithā Kalyānam on June 14, 2020.
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Rishi Sunak Named New Finance Minister Of UK


Narayana Murthy's son-in-law Rishi Sunak named new finance minister of UK. Sunak is set to move into No. 11 Downing Street as he takes charge of the second most important govt position.
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Rishi Sunak Named New Finance Minister Of UK
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Gururaj Deshpande: Incubating Startups In Small Towns
Gururaj Deshpande: Incubating Startups In Small Towns


The concept of using philanthropy to revive struggling communities is attracting the attention of wealthy entrepreneurs. They see it as a way not only to combat income inequality but also to stanch the flow of talent out of these communities.
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Vivek Oberoi To Keynote Ekal Power Of Education


Bollywood super star Vivek Oberoi will be the guest of honor for Ekal Vidyalaya's Power of Education Seminar to be held on Feb. 29, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge. Early Bird Ticketing Expires Jan 31.
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Vivek Oberoi To Keynote  Ekal  Power Of Education
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Protecting Your Business And Employees
Protecting Your Business And Employees


by Arushee Divyakirti and Kanchan Thareja
If you have employees, you know firsthand that the loss of a key employee can have a profound impact on business operations. When an employee leaves, customers who dealt directly with that person may worry about receiving their goods or services in a timely manner; suppliers may be concerned about getting paid for their deliveries; and staff morale can also take a dip as remaining employees worry about assuming a heavier workload.
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Pursuit Of Happiness


by Ritu Kapur
The definition of happiness is obviously different in different decades of our lives. The most innocent and carefree happiness is in the childhood---kids just seem to have it so naturally and easily. How do we then forget to be in touch with it as we grow up?
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Pursuit Of Happiness
What Is A Parent’s Role In The Process?
What Is A Parent’s Role In The Process?


by Stephen Friedfeld
While it is perfectly normal to be interested and involved during your child’s admissions process, some parents cross the line and create unnecessary stress for their youngster who is already experiencing a ton of it.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts by Ken Zuckerman, Shashank Subramanyam, Kaivalya Kumar Gaurav, Amritha Murali, MITHAS Membership 2020 and Hilarious Comedy: Bluffmaster Gujjubhai.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulation to Nilesh Agrawal, Ramachandran Balakrishna and Kishore Balsara, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Laugh A While - Jokes


Jokes to make you ponder!
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Laugh A While - Jokes
Recipes
Recipes


Pickle time!
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Arrows and Faces.
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.”
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Event Update
Saturday - 02/15/20
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Pragat Din
Nrityanjali at Srilakshmi Temple

Sunday - 02/16/20
Voice of the Mothers and the Youth

Wednesday - 02/19/20
Hindu Heritage Camp
Ambedkar Lecture Series-Role of Media: Mooknayak to Dalit Dastak

Thursday - 02/20/20
Hindu Heritage Camp

Tuesday - 3/3/20
Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh India

Friday - 3/13/20
Hilarious Comedy: Bluffmaster Gujjubhai

Saturday - 3/21/20
Therapeutic Yoga for Health Professionals
Impressions of Gold Rush - A Kathak Dance Drama

Sunday - 3/22/20
Impressions of Gold Rush - A Kathak Dance Drama

Friday - 3/27/20
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2020

Saturday - 3/28/20
AIF New England gala
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2020

Sunday - 3/29/20
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2020

Saturday - 4/11/20
AAINA 2020
Saaz-O-Awaaz AAINA 2020 - A Musical Evening

Sunday - 4/12/20
MITHAS: Ken Zuckerman (Hindustani Sarod)

Saturday - 4/18/20
Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert

Saturday - 5/2/20
MITHAS: Shashank Subramanyam (Carnatic Flute)

Sunday - 5/3/20
Akshaya Patra: 2020 Boston Gala

Friday - 5/8/20
Kaushiki Chakraborty - Shadaj Concert

Saturday - 5/9/20
MITHAS: Kaivalya Kumar Gaurav (Hindustani Vocal)

Sunday - 5/10/20
MITHAS: Amritha Murali (Carnatic Vocal)

Saturday - 5/30/20
Nayan Ghosh – Ishaan Ghosh (Sitar, Tabla Solo)

Thursday - 7/2/20
Best Essay Writing Services in USA

Sunday - 7/19/20
Vision-Aid 2020 Annual Event: The Jewel of Justice

Wednesday - 7/22/20
Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali Ensemble
Microneedling Clinic Edmonton 2020

Sunday - 9/20/20
SEWA International Fundraiser: AVATAR - The Protector Incarnate

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