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Are Massachusetts' affluent residents fleeing to lower tax states? MassBudget's newest analysis concludes that the Commonwealth doesn't have a problem with out-migration of high-income households. In fact, Massachusetts does a better job of retaining our high-income individuals than seven of the nine states with no income tax whatsoever.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Pradeep Shukla
Lokvani Talks To Pradeep Shukla


Founder of LearnQuest, Pradeep Shukla talked to Lokvani about the founding of this school and the upcoming music festival that is taking place on April 7-9 at the Regis College of Music.
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Meet-N-Greet With Ambassador Sandhu


The India Association of New Hampshire organized a Meet-N-Greet with the Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjeet Singh Sandhu and the Consul General of NYC Randhir Jaiswal on April 5, 2023 at the Alpine Grove Banquet Hall in Hollis, NH.
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Meet-N-Greet With Ambassador Sandhu
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


Jacqueline Fernandes meets spiritual guru Shri Shri Ravi Shankar, says compassion is enlightenment.
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SETU Plays Bring Tendulkar And Premchand To Life


The theater group SETU presented a brilliant trilogy of plays titled the “Evils of Casteism” at the Mosesian Arts Center in Watertown, MA on the weekend of April 1st.
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SETU Plays Bring Tendulkar And Premchand To Life
Sonali Kulkarni's Play White Lily And Night Rider
Sonali Kulkarni's Play White Lily And Night Rider


White Lilly and Night Rider play, featuring Sonali Kulkarni and Milind Pathak, promises to be a memorable evening of theater, offering a glimpse into the human heart and the power of connection across time and space. Join them on April 7th at 7:30 pm in Andover, MA.
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Jnana Yajna On Manah Sodhanam By Brahmacarini Shubhani Caitanya


Chinmaya Mission Boston presents Jnana Yajna on Manah Sodhanam by Brahmacarini Shubhani Caitanya from April 7th-9th.
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Jnana Yajna On Manah Sodhanam By Brahmacarini Shubhani Caitanya
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival


LearnQuest will hold a 3-day festival of Indian Classical Music from April 7-9, 2023 at Regis College, Weston, MA.
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Upcoming Events At Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham


Krishna Kali Abhishekam and Sankatahara Chaturthi at Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham in Burlington, MA.
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Upcoming Events At Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham
Gurjar Presents 'Andaz Apna Apna'
Gurjar Presents 'Andaz Apna Apna'


Gurjar is happy to present - first ever Bollywood event 'Andaz Apna Apna' on April 8th. A unique event where the attendees dress up as their favorite Bollywood movie star.
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The Ancient, Scientific Teaching Of Kriya Yoga


Yogacharya David Strassner will talk about The Ancient, Scientific Teachings Of Kriya Yoga on April 14-15 in Holliston, MA.
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The Ancient, Scientific Teaching Of Kriya Yoga
Boston Sargam's Musical Event
Boston Sargam's Musical Event


Boston Sargam's musical event for Baisakhi 2023 will be held o April 16th at John Boyle O'Reilly Hall in Westborough, MA, featuring famous folk dance of Punjab “Giddha” in traditional Punjabi attire along with props and Bhangra from Ekta Dance Academy & Nikita’s Bollywood Dance Academy.
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Shri Gajanan Maharaj PranaPratishtapana At Shri Dwarkamai Sai Baba Temple


Shri Dwarkamai Sai Baba temple in Billerica and Shri Gajanan Maharaj Bhakt Pariwar, Boston are inviting all the devotees to participate in Shri Gajanan Maharaj Pranapratishtapana Event at the temple on the auspicious Muhurtam of Akshaya Tritiya,
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Shri Gajanan Maharaj PranaPratishtapana At Shri Dwarkamai Sai Baba Temple
MITHAS: Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi & GJR Krishnan
MITHAS: Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi & GJR Krishnan


MITHAS presents Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi & GJR Krishnan, Carnatic Violin, accompanied by R Sankaranarayanan (Mridangam) and S Sunil Kumar (Kanjira) on Saturday, April 22th at 6 PMat MIT.
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Boston’s Din Check Band Staging 'Naatu Naatu' For Vision-Aid And Perkins


The talented musicians at Din Check and volunteers from Vision-Aid ainvite you to a dazzling live concert on Sunday, April 23rd from 4 to 7 p.m. in the historic and beautiful Cary Hall in Lexington Center.
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Boston’s Din Check Band Staging 'Naatu Naatu' For Vision-Aid And Perkins
Baisakhi Gala: A Boston Bhangra Fundraiser
Baisakhi Gala: A Boston Bhangra Fundraiser


Boston Bhangra is planning to host a fundraiser 'Baisakhi Gala' at the Sons of Italy in Watertown, MA on April 29th.
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Maa Tujhe Salaam - Ekal Musical Fundraiser


Ekal Vidyalaya is bringing a fabulous concert with singers of SA RE GA MA fame on May 13, 2023 at Cameron Middle School in Framingham, Ma. Themed on Mother's day, the music will includes beautiful numbers dedicated to the theme. Purchase your tickets now.
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Maa Tujhe Salaam - Ekal Musical Fundraiser
Akshaya Patra Gala 2023
Akshaya Patra Gala 2023


Akshaya Patra New England Gala 2023 will be held on Sunday May 21, 2023 at Marriott Burlington Hotel.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Palkhi Registrations & Sankashta Hara Chaturthi at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
YOUTH PROFILETOP
Shaleen Sheth To Receive Unsung Hero Award
Shaleen Sheth To Receive Unsung Hero Award


Shaleen Sheth, Youth Activist, to receive Unsung Hero Award at the Massachusetts AAPI Commission 15th Annual Unity Dinner.
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Basic Electronics Workshop


Build electronic circuits and your own radio while learning the fundamentals of electronics. Recommended for grades 5-10. April 17th-21st in Acton, MA.
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Basic Electronics Workshop
Sharda Scholarship For High School Seniors
Sharda Scholarship For High School Seniors


Sharda Hindu Scholarship is a merit based scholarship opportunity for Hindu students graduating from high school in 2023 with an aim to encourage and support Hindu leaders of tomorrow.
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PEOPLETOP
Dr. Nitya Abraham Honored With Young Urologist Of The Year Award


Dr. Nitya Abraham, an Associate Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Program Director for the Montefiore Urology residency program has been honored with the Young Urologist Award. She is a graduate of UConn and New York University.
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Dr. Nitya Abraham Honored With Young Urologist Of The Year Award
CONTRIBUTIONSTOP
Know Your Carbohydrates & Low Carb Diets For Weight Loss
Know Your Carbohydrates & Low Carb Diets For Weight Loss


by Drs. Indrajeet tyagi and Iranna Hirapur
Carbohydrates often called carbs get a bad label, especially when it comes to weight gain. However, not all carbohydrates are bad. Because of their many health benefits, carbs have a rightful place in our diet as the body needs carbs to work well. Some carbs are better than others are. So, understand details about carbohydrates and make healthy diet choices.
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Thinking About Converting Your Home Into A Rental Property?


In some cases, homeowners move to new residences, but keep their present homes and rent them out. If you're thinking of doing this, you're probably aware of the financial risks and rewards. However, you also should know that renting out your home carries potential tax benefits and pitfalls.
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Thinking About Converting Your Home Into A Rental Property?
Global Peace One Man, One Woman, One Child At A Time
Global Peace One Man, One Woman, One Child At A Time


Global Peace Secretariat , an initiative not a non profit yet, seeks to bring global peace One Man, One Woman, One Child at a time by uniting non profits, students and communities globally by offering a free course as one of it’s way’s , on nonviolent communicating in our daily lives at work, home and play developed by and in partnership with Gandhi Smriti in Delhi India where Mahatma Gandhi spent his final 144 days.
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LIFESTYLETOP
Recipes - Spring


Buckwheat!
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Recipes - Spring
Laugh A While
Laugh A While


Income tax officer gave tips to a young lady, "You should pay your income tax with smile." The lady replied, "I have tried it thrice, but every time they insist on cash or cheque."
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Sunset hues!!
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


“No one is wise by birth, for wisdom results from one own’s efforts.” – T. Krishnamacharya.
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Event Update
Friday - 04/07/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023
Sonali Kulkarni's Whitelilly & Nightrider Play

Saturday - 04/8/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023

Sunday - 04/9/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023

Saturday - 04/15/23
Braj Mandir of Sri Radha Bhakti: Holi

Sunday - 04/16/23
Spandha School of Dance: Nauka Charitram
Boston Sargam: Musical Event

Monday - 04/17/23
Basic Electronics Workshop

Saturday - 04/22/23
NEMA Drishya 2023
Northsouth Foundation/IANH Regional Contests 2023
MITHAS: Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi and GJR Krishnan (Carnatic Violin)

Sunday - 04/23/23
Naatu-Naatu - A "Funraiser

Thursday - 04/27/23
TiECON East 2023

Friday - 04/28/23
TiECON East 2023

Saturday - 04/29/23
AIF: 17th Annual New england gala

Sunday - 04/30/23
Kaushiki Chakraborty: Hindustani Classical Concert
Southwest Airlines $29 Flights

Tuesday - 5/2/23
Kaushiki Chakraborty (Music Appreciation Session at Berklee India Exchange)

Saturday - 5/6/23
Mental Health in Teens

Saturday - 5/13/23
MITHAS: Ganesh & Kumaresh (Carnatic Violin)
Ekal Vidyalaya: Maa Tujhe Salaam

Sunday - 5/14/23
MITHAS: Supriyo Dutta (Hindustani Vocal)

Saturday - 5/20/23
Shadaj: Aarti Ankalikar (Music Appreciation Session)
Hindu Heritage Day
Natya Darpan: Multi-lingual Plays

Sunday - 5/21/23
AkshayaPatra Annual Gala

Saturday - 5/27/23
Vasant Festival 2023

Saturday - 6/10/23
Shadaj: Apoorva Gokhale – Pallavi Joshi (Vocal Duet)

Thursday - 7/13/23
Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Saturday - 8/12/23
Shadaj: Dhananjay Hegde (Vocal)

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