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| Our Voice And Yours |
According to a recent report, Indian Americans have an average annual household income of $120,000, but almost 7 percent of Indian Americans live at or below the federal poverty line.
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| Lokvani Talks To Shobha Reginald And Dr. Meena Sundaram | .PNG) |
by Ranjani Saigal and Aparna Ramaswamy
Abhinaya Arts is presenting a musical program Srishti - “The Melodies of Nature”which is a fundraiser for Food Link on Feb. 26 at 7:45 pm. Shobha Reginald, board member of Food Link and Dr. Meena Sundaram of Abhinaya Arts talked to Lokvani about the work done by Food Link to avoid food waste and addressing food insecurity.
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| In Conversation With Senthildass Velayutham |
Chinmaya Mission Boston is hosting a Valentine Day concert on Feb. 14 at 6:30 pm by South Indian playback singer Senthildass Velayutham of Dharamadurai, Laka Matikicha and Sandaikozhi 2 fame. He talked to Lokvani about his path from being a farm boy to a playback singer working with Illayaraja, A.R.Rehman and others.
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| India: Pre-history And Indus Period – Geography And People |  |
by Bijoy Misra
Current historical reconstruction of habitation geography in India suggests a nomadic group inhabiting in the saptasindhu area of upper Punjab (north west India) possibly around 1700BC.
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| Hindu Prayer Opens Rochester Council In New Hampshire For The 1st Time In 130 Years |
City Council of Rochester (New Hampshire), reportedly for the first time since its incorporation in 1891, started its day with Hindu mantras on February two, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures remotely.
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| NataLoka Boston Presents “Diversity Of Acting And Expressions” By Dr. Prajna Mattihalli |  |
by Kavyashree Mallanna
Nataloka Boston recently organized a program “Diversity of acting and expressions” by Dr. Prajna Mattihalli; who mesmerized the Boston audience with her stunning expressions that showcase the diversity of acting.
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| Arvind Panagariya Discusses How India Will Regain Its Lost Glory At GOPIO Republic Day Talk |
As part of the India’s 71st Republic Day celebrations, in an insightful and thought provoking talk and discussion, which was moderated by Dr. Thomas Abraham and Dr. Neerja Arun Gupta, the author of the latest book, “New India – Reclaiming the past Glory,” Dr. Aravind Panagariya shared with the attendees from across the world on ways India can “regain the lost glory.”
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| Congressional Leaders, Governors And Mayors Celebrate HSS Annual ‘Health For Humanity Yogathon’ Event |  |
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) recently concluded its two- week-long, 14th annual Health for Humanity Yogathon, also known as Surya Namaskar Yajna (SNY), on January 31. Officials offering support included US Sen. Brown, NY Gov. Cuomo, Mayor of Chicago Lightfoot, Denver Mayor Hancock, AZ Gov. Ducey, Prtland Mayaor Wheeler, Rep. Peters and others.
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| Faiz Ahmed Faiz Event Celebrated In Boston Successfully Despite The Pandemic |
by Tahir Ali
The event titled 'Lab Azad HeiN' to coincide with the 36th death anniversary of the legendary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz was recently held with artists from Pakistan, India, Dubai and Canada.
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| Gita Mahotsav 2021 |  |
Chinmaya Mission Boston presents Gita Mahotsav - 2021 on Saturday, February 6th.
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| Sewa International Report Showcasing Impact Of $50M Contributions |
Sewa International is all set to unveil a report showcasing the $50 million impact the Hindu faith-based organization has had, partnering with more than 500 other organizations, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to seriously affect life in the country. The report, titled “Joining Hands: A Community Effort to Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic,” will be released at a virtual event scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2021, at 4 pm EST.
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| KHMC Concert - Aratrika Dey | .gif) |
Listen to a Hindustani Vocal Recital by Aratrika Day at the KHMC concert on Sunday, February 7, 2021.
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| NESSP: Upcoming Events |
Pradosham, Vasavi Mata Atmarpana Day, Happy Vasanth Panchami, Ratha Saptami & Satyanarayana Vrat Katha at NESSP.
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| SAPNE's Winter Meeting: Mother's Love | .jpg) |
SAPNE invites original compositions in any language on the topic of 'Mother's Love' for its winter meeting on February 14th.
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| India Conference At Harvard 2021 |
This year’s 'India Conference at Harvard' will be held virtually from February 19th to February 21st. Some of our world-renowned speakers include Adar Poonawala, Nitin Gadkari, Zoya Akhtar, Hemant Soren, K.K. Shailaja, Rohini Nilekani. The 3-day conference brings together 100+ speakers and 5000+ attendees. Don’t miss out!
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| Advay Misra Among Johns Hopkins’ ‘world’s Brightest Students’ |  |
Advay Misra, an eight-year-old student from New York, has been honored as one of the brightest students in the world by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY).
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| Essay And Art Competition For South Asian-American Youth |
'How my identity intersects with the civil rights movement', an essay and art competition open to South Asian-American Students in Grades 6-12. Deadline Feb. 14, 2021.
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| Bhagwan Mahavir Fellowship To Study Prakrit In India |  |
International School for Jain Studies, ISJS invites applications from interested scholars for all fully paid Bhagwan Mahavir fellowships to go to India for 10 months for the study of Prakrit language (a language of Jain Canonical literature).
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| Indian Chartered Accountants Inaugurate New England Chapter With A Commitment To Building The Community |
“There is an expansive partnership already in place between the New England region and India, and with the opening of the [ICAI New England] chapter, I expect many new milestones”, H.E. Randhir Jaiswal, Consul General of India, New York said on Sunday, January 24th.
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| 5 Tips To Help Minimize Emotion And Maximize Your Investment Returns |  |
by Kanan Sachdeva
Do stock market moves keep you up at night? If so, you’re not alone. Weathering market moves isn’t easy, but successful investors know that a little patience can yield sizeable rewards. Maintaining emotional composure when it comes to your hard-earned money is often easier said than done. Here are five tips to help keep your emotions in check during uncertain markets.
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| RMDs Are Back For 2021 |
by Jai M Dev
The CARES Act granted a one-time waiver for RMDs in 2020 due to the pandemic. Now that RMDs are reinstated for 2021, reviewing the rules with your financial advisor can help you avoid a big tax penalty.
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| Press Statement From Govt. Of India On Recent Comments By Foreign Individuals And Entities On The Farmers’ Protests |  |
"Before rushing to comment on such matters, we would urge that the facts be ascertained, and a proper understanding of the issues at hand be undertaken. The temptation of sensationalist social media hashtags and comments, especially when resorted to by celebrities and others, is neither accurate nor responsible."
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| Laugh A While |
Silly jokes to kill lockdown boredom - Indianized version.
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| Picture Of The Fortnight |
In bloom !
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| Thought For The Day |  |
“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”
— Buddha.
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