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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers Happy International Women's Day!, which is on March 8, 2022.

Among the 10 best high schools in Massachusetts, 9 are private schools!
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Lokvani Talks To Rakashi Chand
Lokvani Talks To Rakashi Chand


A reference staff at the Massachusetts Historical Society, Chand discovered letters that were written by Rabindranath Tagore from Williamstown, MA. The letters written between 1913-1930 are fascinating. Chand shares details of the letters and talks about her work at the Mass Historical Society.
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Mahashivaratri Celebrations At NESSP, Chinmaya Maruti, Durga Temple


Temples all over New England held Mahashivaratri celebrations on Feb. 28, 2022. Devotees gathered to perform the Abhishekams for Bhagwan Shiv. Four Kala (times) Abhishekams were performed at the temples. It is believed that in the middle of the night Shiv ji performed His divine tandav. In honor of this Divine event, dance presentations were done after midnight.
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Mahashivaratri Celebrations At NESSP, Chinmaya Maruti, Durga Temple
Dear Father - Gujarati Film
Dear Father - Gujarati Film


Watch Paresh Rawal in double role in Dear Father (Gujarati film) on big screen at Apple Cinemas Freshpond 10 (Cambridge, MA) on March 4th.
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Dialogue With Death: Understanding Death, Dying, Transmigration, Rebirth, And Life


by Ritu Kapur
This upcoming 4-lecture discourse on Katha Upanishad with Swami Mahesh will be a synthesis of the Vedic wisdom and the tools from the science of Tantra. It will help us understand what really is the subtle body that transmigrates and how in the next birth, the evolution continues.
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Dialogue With Death: Understanding Death, Dying, Transmigration, Rebirth, And Life
The Next Generation Speaks
The Next Generation Speaks


On March 5th, register to hear the next generation share their challenges.
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Upcoming Events At RIHTS


Rhode Island Hindu Temple Society is offering free Bhagavad Gita classes starting Mar. 6th and organizing Nataraja Kalanjali on Mar. 12th, respectively.
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Upcoming Events At RIHTS
Caregiver: Support, Challenges And Resources
Caregiver: Support, Challenges And Resources


Friends of Indian Senior Citizens Organization will be holding a panel discussion on how to be caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable throughout caregiving responsibilities on March 8th.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Holika Dahan, Nrityanjali, and Geetanjali at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Getting Past The Gatekeeper! – An ISW PEN Resume Clinic
Getting Past The Gatekeeper! – An ISW PEN Resume Clinic


Getting Past the Gatekeeper! – An ISW PEN Resume Clinic on March 12th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
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Shaadi Bazaar: South Asian Wedding And Shopping Expo


Shaadi Bazaar is hosting a South Asian Wedding and Shopping Expo at Burlington Marriott on April 3rd.
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Shaadi Bazaar: South Asian Wedding And Shopping Expo
Baisakhi Gala
Baisakhi Gala


Baisakhi Gala, an event run by South Asian Nation and Boston Bhangra, will take place on April 9th at the Sons of Italy hall in Watertown, MA. A night full of fun and entertainment for families, featuring amazing food, music and entertainment.
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Ekal: Exciting South Indian Concert, Tulasi Ramayan - Bharatnatyam Ballet And Youth Workshops


Join us for an exciting South Indian Concert along with Tulasi Ramayan - Bharatnatyam Ballet and a few workshops on Algebra and Machine Learning led by Ekal youth over the next few weeks.
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	Ekal: Exciting South Indian Concert, Tulasi Ramayan - Bharatnatyam Ballet And Youth Workshops
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Cafe Lemon
Cafe Lemon


Team Café Lemon - Shakti Meiyur; Ishaan Dadhirao; Shiv Meiyur; Pranav Yadla and Aditi Vayyavur of Billerica/Andover; raised $2,063 for animal shelters in MA. The amount was equally distributed between Nevins farm and Lowell human society;
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Dhruba Sen For State Rep From Sixth Middlesex District


Dhruba Sen is running for the State Representative from the 6th Middlesex Legislative District, which covers part of the city of Framingham. If elected, he will be the first Indian-American in the MA State House.
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Dhruba Sen For State Rep From Sixth Middlesex District
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Are Elders Safe In Indian Hospitals?
Are Elders Safe In Indian Hospitals?


Meena Yegneswaran talks about her experience dealing with hospitals in India when she had to take her mother to one!
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Shortest Victory In US History


As we celebrated Kuwait National Day on February 25th and marked 30th Ann. of the Gulf War last year, Kumu Gupta wants to thank the men and women of the US Armed Forces for liberating Kuwait from Iraqi invasion, in 100 hours, shortest victory in US history.
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Shortest Victory In  US History
Stop Comparing If You Wish To Be Happy!
Stop Comparing If You Wish To Be Happy!


It is said that comparison is the thief of joy. Yet, we find it impossible to avoid. We all weigh ourselves against others. Be it bank balance, size of home, number of likes on social media, or tally of cars in the driveway – these are common parameters of comparison. However, measuring success based on these external factors often invites anxiety and depression.
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Recipes


Yoghurt recipes.
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Recipes
Laugh A While
Laugh A While


Happy punning.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Peace!
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


“ Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.” — Albert Einstein.
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Event Update
Saturday - 03/5/22
Dialogue With Death: Understanding Death, Dying, Transmigration, Rebirth, And Life

Sunday - 03/6/22
Shivratri
Sunderkand Ka Path

Saturday - 03/12/22
Dialogue With Death: Understanding Death, Dying, Transmigration, Rebirth, And Life

Saturday - 03/26/22
Ekal Dakshin Dhamaka - South Indian Music Concert

Sunday - 03/27/22
Dialogue With Death: Understanding Death, Dying, Transmigration, Rebirth, And Life

Monday - 4/4/22
Discover India Series

Monday - 4/11/22
Discover India Series

Sunday - 4/24/22
Din Check: It Is Time To Disco

Sunday - 5/1/22
Akshaya Patra Boston Chapter NE Gala 2022

Monday - 5/2/22
Discover India Series

Saturday - 5/7/22
TiE Boston Silver Jubilee Gala

Monday - 5/9/22
Discover India Series

Saturday - 12/31/22
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