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Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi and Safe Memorial Day Weekend!

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Our Voice And Yours
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Chinmaya Mission Boston In The Spotlight:
Reflections About The Bala Vihar Experience
Chinmaya Mission Boston In The Spotlight:<br>Reflections About The Bala Vihar Experience


by Mukundh Murthy and Shravanika Kumaran
As part of Chinmaya Mission Boston in the Spotlight, outgoing seniors Mukundh Murthy and Shravanika Kumaran Reflect about their Bala Vihar experiences.
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New England Asian American Coalition - #StandWithIndia


The Covid Crisis in India has affected millions and has severely stressed the health services. The New England Asian American Coalition (NEAAC) has pledged to raise $1 million to support NGOs that are working to help India during this difficult time. The coalition has members of different Ethnic Asian American Groups including, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and others.
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New England Asian American Coalition - #StandWithIndia
IDC: India Golden Period (200BCE-500CE) Introduction
IDC: India Golden Period (200BCE-500CE) Introduction


by Bijoy Misra
The period from 200BCE to 500CE was the most opulent and prosperous in India’s history. Through there were occasional incursions from the northwest, the country at large was quiet and peaceful. There was religious harmony and major religions operated as equals in the country.
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Sewa International To Build 100 Oxygen Generation Plants In India


Sewa International to Build 100 Oxygen Generation Plants in India: 15 to be Operational in Three Months.
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Sewa International To Build 100 Oxygen Generation Plants In India
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Hindu Heritage Day 2021
Hindu Heritage Day 2021


by Geetha Patil
The 24th Annual Virtual Hindu Heritage Day (HHD) was organized by the volunteers of Vishwa Hindu Parishad /World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) on May 22, 2021 with utmost joy and zest. Thousands of people from Greater Boston Area enjoyed Indian music, songs, dances, and the new Story-telling segment. Hundreds of participants from four years old to young adults showcased their talents and made the celebration more animated and amusing.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Lord Murugan & Kshetrapal Ganapathi Prana Pratistha at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
KHMC Concert - Spandana Battula
KHMC Concert - Spandana Battula


by Jeyanthi Ghatraju
Karnatic Hindustani Music Circle presents Hindustani Vocal Concert by Spandana Battula on May 30, 2021 at 5:00 pm via Facebook Live.
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IAGB Virtual Memorial Day Tribute 2021


Please join IAGB for a virtual Memorial Day Tribute 2021, a celebration of our freedom as we honor those who have made sacrifices for us, on Monday May 31st at 2:00 pm.
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IAGB Virtual Memorial Day Tribute 2021
Special Yoga For Back Pain And Knee
Special Yoga For Back Pain And Knee


Nataraja Yoga Center invites you to a special 4-session yoga program for Back Pain and Knee Pain starting June 1st.
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Design Evolution Of Baseball Jerseys And Their Significant Influence On Streetwear And High Fashion


Worcester Art Museum Examines Design Evolution of Baseball Jerseys, And Their Significant Influence on Streetwear and High Fashion. Opening June 12, the exhibition positions the Sport’s Most Iconic Symbol as Under-explored Work of Art and Design.
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Design Evolution Of Baseball Jerseys  And Their Significant Influence On Streetwear And High Fashion
Vision-Aid Presents The Seven Selfless Sovereigns
Vision-Aid Presents The Seven Selfless Sovereigns


VisionAid presents Madurai R. Muralidaran's 'The Seven Selfless Sovereigns', a Broadway style dance musical, on Sunday August 1, 2021.
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Ritvik Pulya Named US Presidential Scholar


Acton Boxborough High School Senior Ritvik Pulya has been awarded the US Presidential Scholar award.
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Ritvik Pulya Named US Presidential Scholar
Aarushi Pant Tops The New England Region In 2021 Physics Bowl
Aarushi Pant Tops The New England Region In 2021 Physics Bowl


In the 2021 Physics Bowl held last month, Aarushi Pant, a Junior at Westborough High School in Massachusetts, topped Region 3 (the New England Region).
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Weston Town Meeting Votes To Ban Sale Of Fur After Impassioned Speech


Voters at Weston Town Meeting on May 15 approved a ban on the sale of fur in town after an impassioned speech by resident Nirva Patel, who spearheaded the citizens' petition.
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Weston Town Meeting Votes To Ban Sale Of Fur After Impassioned Speech
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What You Should Know About Mutual Funds
What You Should Know About Mutual Funds


by Kanan Sachdeva
An estimated 100 million people in the United States own mutual funds. They’re a popular way to help investors meet their long-term financial goals – everything from education funding and buying a home to planning for retirement. Here are a few reasons why they’re in such high demand and what should you look for when selecting or evaluating a fund.
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4 Things To Keep Your Body Strong & Spirit High During Covid Times (next Issue)


Most of the world today is facing unprecedented hardship and turmoil as we all continue to combat the pandemic. The wellbeing and livelihood of millions globally has been affected. As we go through these trying times, our morale and spirit can easily wane. Negative emotions can quickly make space in our mind if we are not careful and aware. So, what should we do to keep our spirits high and body strong?
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4 Things To Keep Your Body Strong & Spirit High During Covid Times (next Issue)
Drag Affair: Co Boding Drag For Mental Healing, Collaboration And Empathy With A Touch
Drag Affair: Co Boding Drag For Mental Healing, Collaboration And Empathy With A Touch


by Patruni Sastry
With my approach to drag where I come up as a suffocated art specimen, trying to rip the beauty apart from what the world liked to see, I was always seen as an unpredicted drag performer. Drag is a collaborative art form, at one glace we see that drag is created by oneself, on the other hand, we see that drag involves more than one people to make a mark.
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Laugh A While


Q: What did the thermometer say to the graduated cylinder?
A: "You may have graduated but I've got so many degrees."
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Laugh A While
Recipes
Recipes


Sweet and Sour - Chocolate and Cheese.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


The Eclipse this week!
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. –Albert Einstein.
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