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Lahey, Lawrence General and Salem Hospitals were three Massachusetts hospitals that ranked in Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Gunjan Kuthiala
Lokvani Talks To Gunjan Kuthiala


Nrilife Productions is having its first theatrical release of its Holly-Bolly film, NRI Wives, Greystories of Love vs Desires. The film is being released on Mother's day weekend in theaters around Boston. Kuthiala, the founder of Nrilife Productions talks about her journey as a producer.
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In Conversation With Nikunj Trivedi


Founder of Coalition of Hindus of North America (COHNA), Trivedi talked to Lokvani about Hinduphobia and the grassroots advocacy they are doing in USA and Canada to counter this. He also deconstructed the proposed Caste Resolution in California and clearly articulated how it affects Hindus.
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In Conversation With Nikunj Trivedi
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


Madhuri Dixit welcomes Tim Cook with Vada Pao in Mumbai.
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Grand Holi Celebrations At Braj Mandir


Indian- American Community celebrates Grand Holi at BrajDham along with Ground Breaking inauguration Ceremony of Shri Radha Bhakti temple and Indian Community Center.
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Grand Holi Celebrations At Braj Mandir
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 132nd Birth Anniversary Celebrated As 'Equality Day'
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 132nd Birth Anniversary Celebrated As 'Equality Day'


Boston Study Group (BSG) celebrated "Equality Day" on the occasion of the 132nd Birth Anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar at Boston USA.
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Nauka Charitram


Suman Adisesh, founder of the Spanda school of dance presented her Guru Padmini Ravi’s choreography of Nauka Charitram along with her students on April 16, 2022 held at the Stony Brook Middle School in Westford, MA.
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Nauka Charitram
Chithirai Thiruvizha - Brilliant Dance Production
Chithirai Thiruvizha  - Brilliant Dance Production


Parashah group’s Chithirai Thiruvizha, a Bharatanatyam presentation describing the beautiful temple festival of the Madurai Meenakashi Amman temple was an innovative piece that brought to life the city of Madurai and the grand festival that is the highlight event of the town. The presentation was held on April 15, 2023 at the Chimaya Maruthi auditorium in Andover, MA. The
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IANH Visa Camp In Collaboration With The Consulate General Of India In New York


A visa camp organized by IANH in collaboration with the Consulate General of India at New York will be held on Saturday 22nd April at Ross A Lurgio Middle School in Bedford, NH.
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IANH Visa Camp In Collaboration With The Consulate General Of India In New York
Shri Gajanan Maharaj PranaPratishtapana At Shri Dwarkamai Sai Baba Temple
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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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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MITHAS: Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi & GJR Krishnan
Boston’s Din Check Band Staging 'Naatu Naatu' For Vision-Aid And Perkins
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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Vocal Concert By Vid. Arati Ankalikar


LearnQuest Academy of Music presents Hindustani Vocal Concert by Vid. Arati Ankalikar Tikekar on Sunday April 23rd along with Kavya Valiveti on Harmonium and Pranav Ghatraju on Tabla.
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 Vocal Concert By Vid. Arati Ankalikar
Storytelling Contest For Youths
Storytelling Contest For Youths


The third annual Storytelling Contest has no entry fee (as before) and is open to youths 18 and under from the six New England states. To enter the contest, they create a video under 5 minutes and submit it via whatsapp by the deadline of April 24, 2023. A wide variety of topics related to Hindu Heritage can be selected. Detailed rules can be found at boston.vhp-america.org/hhd23/storytelling.
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Digital Karnataka Coming To Burlington


Leaders of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) will be present at the meet-n-greet event organized by Mikro-Grafeio in Burlington Marriott on Tuesday Apr 25th for Boston area business leaders to meet and interact with delegates from Karnataka. Ram Kevalur and Santosh Kumar from Mikro Grafeio talk to Lokvani about the event and the new opportunities for US India collaboration.
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Digital Karnataka Coming To Burlington
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International Science Contest
International Science Contest


An unique in-person Science test designed for Elementary and Middle school students on Sunday April 30th!
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Sewa Boston Holi Event


Sewa International's Holi event is the largest gathering of our volunteers and donors in the Boston metropolitan area. This year Sewa Boston chapter will be celebrating Holi on April 30th 2023 at Nara Park in Acton. This marks our 10th year of celebrating the 'Festival of Colors' in the region.
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Sewa Boston Holi Event
Maa Tujhe Salaam - Ekal Musical Fundraiser
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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Hindu Heritage Day 2023


Hindu Heritage Day is back to in-person mode on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 3 to 8 pm. It features attractions for the whole family with kite flying, performances, cuisine, colorful Indian clothing, jewelry, mela, exhibitions, summer camp information. It will be held at Marlborough Middle School in Marlborough, MA.
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Hindu Heritage Day 2023
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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Vivekananda Family Camp


VHPA announces its extremely popular Camp Vivekananda Summer Family Camp on the shores of beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. from August 13 to 19, 2023.
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Vivekananda Family Camp
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Akshaya Tritiya and Krithika Nakshatram at NESSP.
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YOUTH PROFILETOP
Secretary General Kumu Gupta Invited Speaker At Gandhi-Mandela-King Conference In South Africa


Kumu Gupta, Founder of Global Peace Secretariat and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee is an invited Guest Speaker at the Gandhi-Mandela-King Conference in South Africa to be held June 6-9, 2023. Miss Gupta will talk on how there cannot be global peace without ending violence against women.
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Secretary General Kumu Gupta Invited Speaker At Gandhi-Mandela-King Conference In South Africa
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
Poem: Our Blessed America


Poems by Puran Dang titled 'Our Blesse America' and 'Our America'.
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Poem: Our Blessed America
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Rising Juniors: College Planning
Rising Juniors: College Planning


If you are about to be a junior, and the idea of life at college has crept into your mind, It is time to get to work and take some actions to make that dream a reality!
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Low Calorie Salads For Weight Loss


Low calorie (low-cal) salads are great for weight loss. Salads are good source of fiber, vitamin A, B-complex and C, as they are loaded with vegetables and fruits. Low calorie salads are guaranteed to delight you, without using fattening ingredients like oil or cream or other rich ingredients in their dressing. So, when making low-cal salads, it is important to pay attention to every ingredient.
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Low Calorie Salads For Weight Loss
How To Pay For College Without Loans
How To Pay For College Without Loans


If you're preparing for college, know that there are ways to avoid graduating with a massive debt burden. Graduating without student loans can be challenging, but it’s possible with the right strategy. Read on to learn some strategies that can help you pay for college without loans.
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LIFESTYLETOP
FIlm: Joyland


The widely acclaimed film JOYLAND has just won the Best International Film award at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
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FIlm: Joyland
Recipes
Recipes


April is for salads.
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Laugh A While


How do astronomers organize a party? A: They planet.
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Laugh A While
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Dawn or Dusk - The twilight zone.
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Thought For The Day


An equation means nothing to me unless it expresses a thought of God.- Srinivasa Ramanujam.
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Thought For The Day

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Event Update
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

Monday - 04/24/23
Story Telling Competition

Thursday - 04/27/23
TiECON East 2023

Friday - 04/28/23
TiECON East 2023
Spandha School of Dance: Nauka Charitram

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

Sunday - 04/30/23
Kaushiki Chakraborty: Hindustani Classical Concert
Sharda Hindu Scholarships

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

Saturday - 5/6/23
Mental Health in Teens

Sunday - 5/7/23
Unravelling Ramayana & MAhabharata: An interactive talk with Ami Ganatra
IAGB New England Seniors Expo

Saturday - 5/13/23
MITHAS: Ganesh & Kumaresh (Carnatic Violin)
Ekal Vidyalaya: Maa Tujhe Salaam
IAGB 5k Walk/Run - Run 4 Veterans

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
UIANE: Community Wellness Day
IARI: Immigration Q&A

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

Sunday - 7/23/23
Vision Aid: The Son of the Wind

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

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