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Lokvani wishes all its readers a very happy Ram Navami!

Ram Navami denotes the divine descension of Lord Shree Ram in Treta Yug. Appearing at noon on a bright sunny day, He was the eldest son of King Dashrath and Mother Kaushalya. Shree Ram manifested out of His causeless grace for the upliftment and welfare of the souls.
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Lokvani Talks To Pradeep Gupta
Lokvani Talks To Pradeep Gupta


Founder of Axis, My India LTD, Gupta has predicted correctly 53 out of the 57 exit polls since 2013 in India. He talked about his methodology and shared very interesting insights into the drivers that go into deciding elections.
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Bollywood Baatein


The date is fixed for Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding.
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Bollywood Baatein
L. Shankar Performs At Berklee
L. Shankar Performs At Berklee


Global Arts Alive hosted a show by renowned Violinist L. Shankar at the Berklee School of Music on Sunday, April 2, 2022. L. Shankar, renowned for his deeply soulful performances of Indian classical music, is a soloist who has also accompanied many of South India’s leading vocalists. He was accompanied by tabla virtuoso Abhijit Banerjee and mridangam master Rohan Krishnamurthy, one of the leading voices in Indian classical and cross-genre music in the South Asian diaspora.
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Shaadi Bazaar's 15th Wedding Expo


Shaadi Bazaar hosted their 15th Wedding Expo this past Sunday at the Boston Marriott Burlington and what a busy show it was! Hundreds of families and couples came out to find the professionals who can turn their dreams into a reality and left knowing they met their vendors.
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Shaadi Bazaar's 15th Wedding Expo
NEMA: Elocution & Mono Act Competitions
NEMA: Elocution & Mono Act Competitions


Congratulations to all the participants of the DRISHYA 2022 Annual Elocution and Mono Act Competitions. Here is the list of winners.
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IAGB Visa Camp


IAGB, Consular General of NY and several partner organizations in New England bring you a highly awaited VISA CAMP on April 9th at 10 am at the Academy of Fine Arts in Burlington MA.
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IAGB Visa Camp
We Are ALL Readers Diverse Children's Book Event
We Are ALL Readers Diverse Children's Book Event


We Are ALL Readers will run April 4-9, 2022, and will feature hands-on creative workshops, story walks around southern RI, and opportunities for kids to form authentic connections with authors and illustrators.
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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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Baisakhi Gala
Celebrate Ramotsav At Chinmaya Maruti Temple
Celebrate Ramotsav At Chinmaya Maruti Temple


Celebrate Ramotsav with Mamava Pattabhirama, Rama Navami and Sita-Rama Kalyanotsavam at Chinmaya Maruti Temple this weekend.
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Satsang Center: Ram Navami Celebrations


Satsang Center will celebrate Ram Navami from April 8-10, 2022.
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Satsang Center: Ram Navami Celebrations
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Mahagouri Mata Pooja, Sita Rama Kalyanam, Chaitra Navaratri and Palkhi Utsav at NESSP.
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KAMS Charity: Classical Fusion Event 'TANSEN'


KAMS Charity brings to you musical extravaganza "TANSEN" a Classical Fusion JugalBandi on Sunday April 10th at 10:30 am EST.
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KAMS Charity: Classical Fusion Event 'TANSEN'
Heart And Soul Of Poetry
Heart And Soul Of Poetry


Join FISCO, Sangeeta Saxena and Sanjay Saxena for a discussion on 'Heart and Soul of Poetry' on April 12th at 10:30 am.
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Going Beyond The Hype: Web3, Crypto, Metaverse And NFTs


IIT AGNE invite you to a dinner and presentation by Anurag Wakhlu on the topic of "Going Beyond the Hype: Web3, Crypto, Metaverse and NFTs" at The Maharaja Restaurant in Cambridge MA on April 22nd.
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Going Beyond The Hype: Web3, Crypto, Metaverse And NFTs
'It’s The Time To Disco' – A Musical Performance Featuring 'Din Check'
'It’s The Time To Disco' – A Musical Performance Featuring 'Din Check'


It is finally time to celebrate life! Ekal Vidyalaya in collaboration with New England’s premier Bollywood band “Din Check” presents a high octane fun musical performance “It’s The Time To Disco’ on Sunday, April 24, from 4 – 7pm at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA.
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Hilarious Comedy: Bluffmaster Gujjubhai


Dhoom Entertainment presents a hilarious comedy Bluffmaster Gujjubhai on April 29th.
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Hilarious Comedy: Bluffmaster Gujjubhai
Hindu Heritage Day 2022
Hindu Heritage Day 2022


Storytelling contest finalists and Dance and Music performances will be featured in the ONLINE celebration of Hindu Heritage Day on May 21, 2022.
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Vision-Aid: The Jewel Of Justice - The Saga Of Kannagi


The Vision-Aid leadership team is excited and pleased to extend a warm invitation to you to grace Vision-Aid's Annual Event 'The Jewel of Justice - The Saga of Kannagi' that will be held on Sunday, July 31st at 4:00 PM. Our team of amazing volunteers and dancers are working hard to bring to you our best annual event yet! Are you ready to be dazzled?
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Vision-Aid: The Jewel Of Justice - The Saga Of Kannagi
2022 Swami Vivekananda Family Camp
2022 Swami Vivekananda Family Camp


Registration is now open for the Swami Vivekananda Family Camp from Aug. 14-20, 2022.
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Ekal In-person Musical Fundraisers


Ekal in-person Musical Fundraisers
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Ekal In-person Musical Fundraisers
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Singer Falguni Shah Wins Grammy For Best Children’s Music Album
Singer Falguni Shah Wins Grammy For Best Children’s Music Album


Falguni Shah wins in Best Children's Music Album category at the Grammys 2022. She has studied under Kaumudi Munshi and the legendary sarangi/vocal master Ustad Sultan Khan and has collaborated with artists like AR Rahman for Slumdog Millionaire, Yo-Yo Ma for The Silk Road Project, Philip Glass and Wyclef Jean.
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Dr. Shefali Agarwal Named President And Chief Executive Officer Of Onxeo


Onxeo announcs the appointment of Dr. Shefali Agarwal as President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Agarwal is a physician by training, and, until recently, was the Chief Medical and Development Officer at Epizyme, Inc. In addition to receiving her medical degree, Dr. Agarwal holds a Master of Public Health and a Master of Science in business.
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Dr. Shefali Agarwal Named President And Chief Executive Officer Of Onxeo
Dhruba Sen For State Rep From Sixth Middlesex District
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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Shobha Shastry - A Legend


“We used to call her Laddoo Shobha. She was such an amazing person caring about each and every person” said the Priest Krishna Bhattar. I have seen Priests at many Wakes but this one for Shobha Shastry was indeed unique as each individual including the Priests had a special story to tell about the kindness that Shobha had shown to them. ISW has a special site to celebrate her. https://iswonline.org/ISW-Community-remembers-Shobha-Shastry
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Shobha Shastry - A Legend
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How To Take Advantage Of School Breaks For College Prep
How To Take Advantage Of School Breaks For College Prep


What should you be doing during your breaks? How can you make the most of that time as you prepare for the upcoming college admissions process? Check out our suggestions below for both younger and older high school students.
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From Mukti To Bhakti


In the evolutionary cycle of life and death, when souls realize that Bhukti(seeking material pleasures) is just a mirage, they are motivated toward Mukti (liberation) or Bhakti (attaining the divine love of God).
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From Mukti To Bhakti
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For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two math problems to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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Event Update
Friday - 04/08/22
ISW In celebration of Shobha
Satsang Center
Akhand Ramayan Path

Saturday - 04/9/22
Baisakhi Gala
Sri Kali Maha Abhishekam
IAGB Visa Camp
Sri RamNavami

Sunday - 04/10/22
Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam
TeamAIDASha Info Session
TeamAIDASha Info Session
Sri Ram Pragatya Utsav

Monday - 04/11/22
Discover India Series
Raja Yoga Meditation and Self Realization Course

Wednesday - 04/13/22
Raja Yoga Meditation and Self Realization Course

Sunday - 04/17/22
World Peace Meditation Hour
Finding meaning in a crazy world

Friday - 04/22/22
IITAGNE: Crypto/ NFTs/ All things Metaverse

Saturday - 04/23/22
Raja Yoga Meditaion and Self Realization course

Sunday - 04/24/22
Din Check: It Is Time To Disco
Men and Spirituality
Raja Yoga Meditation and Self Realization Course

Friday - 04/29/22
Hilarious Comedy: Bluffmaster Gujjubhai

Saturday - 04/30/22
Raja Yoga Meditation and Self Realization Course
Rahul Deshpande & Priyanka Barve In-Person Concert

Sunday - 5/1/22
Akshaya Patra Boston Chapter NE Gala 2022
Raja Yoga Meditation and Self Realization Course

Monday - 5/2/22
Discover India Series

Friday - 5/6/22
CMB: Akhanda Ramayana

Saturday - 5/7/22
TiE Boston Silver Jubilee Gala
CMB: Akhanda Ramayana

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