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Massachusetts taxpayers could receive 'north of $2.5 billion' in tax relief!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Prashanth Palakurthi Honored With First Ever BITS Ratna Award
Prashanth Palakurthi Honored With First Ever BITS Ratna Award


Prashanth Palakurthi, Founder, Reflexis Systems and a noted philanthropist, is the sole recipient of the first-ever BITS Ratna Award, for his outstanding service to the corporate world, community, and to BITS Pilani.
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India Mughal-Maratha Period (1500-1800AD) - Art And Culture


by Rita Pandey
Despite destruction of many Hindu temples and scriptures, Turks and Persians blended with the Hindus creating a in a unique culture. Exceptional fusion of rich and admirable architecture and literature, music, dance as well as cuisine, and textile developed.
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India Mughal-Maratha Period (1500-1800AD) - Art And Culture
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


With 'Darlings', Alia also turns producer with her production house Eternal Sunshine.
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Nazraana - An Unprecedented Multilingual Mega Musical Fundraiser In Boston!


India's heartthrob singer Vijay Prakash, the multilingual melody magician will pair up with Boston's own melody queen Anuradha Palakurth for a once-in-a-decade mega musical event on August 20th at the Hanover Theater in Worcester, MA.
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Nazraana - An Unprecedented Multilingual Mega Musical Fundraiser In Boston!
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Sur-Singaar With Kiran Nath
Sur-Singaar With Kiran Nath


Composer, poet Kiran Nath has released her special single - Dabe Paon Chupke Se - a lullaby. The song was released by Vipul Dev from the New York Consulate at a virtual event titled Sur-Singaar, held on July 24, 2022 showcasing music and dance by several artists including a young man from India. Parveen Minocha and Manisha Jain served as emcees for the event.
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Shravan Shiv Abhishek


Shravan Shiv Abhishek daily at the Satsang Center during the month Shravan from 7/29-8/26 with Special Siva Satsang on Tuesday July 26th.
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Shravan Shiv Abhishek
IIT AGNE Picnic 2022
IIT AGNE Picnic 2022


This year’s Annual IIT AGNE Picnic on July 31st at NARA Park, Acton, MA from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm promises to be a fun event.
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Vision-Aid: The Jewel Of Justice


Vision-Aid’s 2022 Annual Event - "The Jewel of Justice" featuring over 50 dancers set to dazzle audiences on July 31st, 2022 at 4 PM EST.
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Vision-Aid: The Jewel Of Justice
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Akshaya' (Everlasting - Tradition Alive And Onwards)
Akshaya' (Everlasting - Tradition Alive And Onwards)


Dont miss a thematic Bharatanatyam presentation On August 6th featuring talented dancers and musicians from the Greater Boston area. Directed and choreographed by Sunanda Narayanan, Akshaya employs the muse of Shiva to reinterpret tradition for today's performers and audiences.
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India Day At The DCU Center


We are so looking forward to meeting all of you in person as we resume our tradition of celebrating India Day at the DCU Center in Worcester. This year marks the 75th year of India's Independence and we have partnered with IAGB and several other Indian organizations. For those who have not been to one before here are the Top Ten Things to do at India Day.
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India Day At The DCU Center
UIANE Spirit Of India
UIANE Spirit Of India


UIANE invites you for the first time Spirit of India event on Sunday Aug. 14th from 3-8pm at Columbus Park (opposite Shivalaya Boston) in Medford MA and to celebrate India's 75th Independence Day.
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2022 Swami Vivekananda Family Camp


Registration is now open for the Swami Vivekananda Family Camp from Aug. 14-20, 2022.
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2022 Swami Vivekananda Family Camp
Self-Realization Fellowship 2022 World Convocation
Self-Realization Fellowship 2022 World Convocation


Self-Realization Fellowship 2022 World Convocation featuring Meditations, Kirtans and Classes on the 'How-To-Live' teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Pradosham, Rudrabhishekam and Sri Satyanarayana Swami Vrat Katha at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Ekal Vidyalaya: Upcoming Events And Workshops
Ekal Vidyalaya: Upcoming Events And Workshops


Join Ekal for their Ek Shaam Ekal Ke Naam, Surili Shaam Ekal Ke Naam, Vatsala Mehra and Charanjeet CJ Virdi shows; workshops on An Exploration of Indian History and Introductory Chemistry and Concepts; and International GeoBee and T-Shirt Design Competition.
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Violin Arangetram: Sadhana Venkatesh


by Rayadurgam Ravikanth and Janani Swamy
Sadhana Venkatesh, student of Guru Tara Bangalore, presented her violin arangetram on July 10th at the Littleton High School auditorium. Her ability to show great sensitivity while rendering the compositions while giving rein to her manodharma in the improvisational sections showed her understanding of the balance that is unique to Carnatic music.
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Violin Arangetram: Sadhana Venkatesh
Dance Arangetram: Sindhu Anandaraj
Dance Arangetram: Sindhu Anandaraj


On July 1st, Sindhu Anandaraj, a student of Guru Smt. Sridevi Tirumalai, delivered a mesmerizing and flawless bharathanatyam arangetram performance.
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Raj Sharma Joins Boston Foundation Board Of Directors


The Boston Foundation announced the appointment of Raj Sharma, Managing Director/Private Wealth Advisor and Founder of The Sharma Group at Merrill Private Wealth Management, to the Foundation’s Board of Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2022.
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Raj Sharma Joins Boston Foundation Board Of Directors
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Creating An Extracurricular Strategy
Creating An Extracurricular Strategy


by Stephen Friedfeld
Here are five ways for high school seniors to get a jump-start on your college apps this summer.
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4 Tips To Keep Your Sanity During A Remodel


Home upgrades and construction can be stressful. Here are four tips on how to stay calm during a remodel project.
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4 Tips To Keep Your Sanity During A Remodel
Hindu Heritage Month 2022 Attracts Partnerships, Invites More For October Event
Hindu Heritage Month 2022 Attracts Partnerships, Invites More For October Event


Organizers of the second annual Hindu Heritage Month (HMM) celebrations said the response they had received, after the announcement of the event being held in October, had been immensely supportive. The HMM event aims to facilitate the showcasing of the diversity and richness of Hindu civilization, and for this, has called on Dharmic organizations across the globe to join in the effort.
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Group For Research Project On Diabetes


Whether you are Prediabetic, Diabetic, Pro-Diabetic (Gestational Diabetes!), on medication or considering medication, you are welcome to join this Group for Research Project on Diabetes.
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Group For Research Project On Diabetes
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For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two problems for you for this weekend.
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Obituary: Dr. Ram Gupta


Dr. Ram Gupta, 82, Professor Emeritus Roger Williams University and a distinguished community leader in Rhode Island, passed away on July 22, 2022. A Fulbright and Rotary International Foundation Scholar, he worked tirelessly over four decades and led the Indian Association of Rhode Island (IARI), founded the Hindi School of Rhode Island (HARI), and contributed to the establishment of the Rhode Island Hindu Temple (RIHTS).
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Obituary: Dr. Ram Gupta

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Event Update
Sunday - 07/31/22
Vision-Aid presents The Jewel of Justice - The Saga of Kannagi
IIT AGNE Annual Picnic

Wednesday - 8/3/22
ISW Univeristy and IIT AGNE Summer 3D Printing Workshop

Saturday - 8/6/22
ISW India Day 2022

Wednesday - 8/10/22
ISW Univeristy and IIT AGNE Summer 3D Printing Workshop

Saturday - 8/13/22
IARI: Independence Day Celebration
IAGB: Celebrating 75 Years of India

Sunday - 8/14/22
UIANE: Spirit of India

Wednesday - 8/17/22
ISW Univeristy and IIT AGNE Summer 3D Printing Workshop

Saturday - 8/20/22
Nazraana - Vijay Prakash Live in Boston
Nataraja Kalanjali

Saturday - 8/27/22
Khanak For SAC

Sunday - 8/28/22
Hamlet: The Clown Prince

Friday - 9/2/22
Chinmaya Mission: Vidushis Ranjani and Gayatri Lec-Dem

Saturday - 9/3/22
Chinmaya Mission: Vidushis Ranjani and Gayatri Carnatic Vocal Concert

Saturday - 9/24/22
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival

Sunday - 9/25/22
Chinmaya Mission: Mohan Veena Concert
IAB Diwali at Burlington Commons

Wednesday - 11/2/22
DONATE to Dhruba Sen's Campaign For State Rep

Friday - 11/4/22
Course by Brahmakumaris

Sunday - 12/4/22
Saheli Gala Nirbhaya

Saturday - 12/31/22
Bramhavaadini

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