August 2001 to August 2006 - Lokvani celebrates its 5th Anniversary! [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
"I sincerely believe, a thorough financial analysis should be done for each borrower/borrowers, the related mortgage, its financial impact and that should be clearly discussed with the borrowers in the light of their individual need". [more]

(This article is sponsored by Dakshin)
Just 17, these Sa Re Ga Ma Pa finalists have become singing sensations. They talked to Lokvani about their journey to fame and how this contest has transformed their lives. [more]

During driving, the driver will change posture over time to minimize discomfort of the seat. Biomechanics computer model of the driver can be used to study posture changes and adaptations to improve the comfort level. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Bollywood beauty Sen will co-star with Richard Gere in the movie titled 'The Expat'. The film, to be shot in Argentina is a Miramax production directed by Sutapa Ghosh. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Copper Pages)
Lt. Governor Kerry Healey and State Treasurer Tim Cahill were guest speakers at the IAGB India Day Celebration, which featured a fabulous cultural program. [more]

The winners of the essay competition "How Does Democracy Arise, Survive and Thrive" sponsored by GOPIO are Mallika Vora (Stamford High School), Maya Chakravarty (Stamford High School), Amit Mehrotra (Bentley College) and Manasi Raveendran (Boston University). [more]

The India Association of Rhode Island (IARI) was honored by the presence of Rhode Island's both sitting Senators, Jack Reed and Lincoln Chafee, the Deputy Consul General of India, New York, A.R. Ghanashyam, Stephen Laffey, the Mayor of the City of Cranston, State Senator Elizabeth Roberts, and 85-year old Major General of the Indian Army, Eustace D'Souza, who traveled from India. [more]

On September 9th, 2006, Saheli in collaboration with the Massachusetts Immigration and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) and Miller, Patel & Donabed LLP, is hosting a forum, Immigration Reform: Beyond The Headlines, What It Means To All Of Us. Presentation topics will address Visa backlog issues and concerns, Detention and Deportation, Proposed Immigration Regulations, Immigrant Rights in Massachusetts, and discussions. Dont miss this important event! [more]

The Infosys Team won the 3rd Annual 'BCC Cup 2006' which raised over $8,000 to support the education of underprivileged children in India. [more]

The American India Foundation (AIF) announced the names of the 24 Service Corps Fellows for 2006-07. The program serves as an exchange of technical skills and intellectual resources which aims to build the capacity of Indian NGOs while developing American leaders with an understanding of India. [more]

Soundarya Lahari invites you to once in a lifetime opportunity for performing Ganapathi Tharpanams and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam in the middle of the sea, on a remote island on September 2, 2006. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Praful Thakkar)
What is a buyer's market? "While selling the home, if it stays on market without selling for more than 6 months, it is buyer's market - as per some real estate practitioners." [more]

When MITHAS hosts SPB on September 10th, the audience will be listening to a man who holds the record for the highest number of songs in the Guiness Book of World Records. [more]

Let's give a welcome to Macaca, here," the Senator said, using an odd, derogatory-sounding word that can mean monkey, by one insulting definition. "Welcome to America and the real world of Virginia," Mr. Allen continued, beaming at S. R. Sidarth, a 20-year-old born and bred in Virginia who is a student at the University of Virginia. The story and the apology. [more]

After all, who would give up the chance to watch the fictional (all desi, all gorgeous) hoity-toity of New York City disentangle themselves from a complex and hurtful web of deceit? Beware, filmgoers - Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is not all song and dance, it also involves a heavier-than-normal dose of glycerine. Not your average Bollywood drama. [more]

For people in the New England area who are tired of the hustle-bustle of their daily monotonous routine and want to enjoy a quiet weekend in the company of their family, Berkshires offer an ideal option. [more]

Congratulations to Sandeep Bansal, Ryan Bhattacharyya, Dinesh Dalal, Nari Deboo, Dattatraya Joshi, Samita Mohan, Indira Nouduri, Sarthak Pani, Arun saigal, Ramya Tamisetti, Manan Thakkar and Bharati Venkatraman, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
After the success of "My Brother Nikhil", Director Onir once again teams up with Vivek Phillip and Amitabh Verma to bring a lovely romantic track. [more]

The book is a veritable treasure house containing the findings of a large team of dedicated scholars in various fields of language, literature, history, science and technology. [more]

Inspired by a recent Eggplant party, I went on a search of Karela or bitter gourd recipes. A compilation. [more]

"Today India is free
sooner or later
someone will teach me
how to read." [more]

India's preparation for the tri-series against Australia and West Indies in Malaysia is likely to include a few practice matches in Chennai, the BCCI has said. [more]

Teacher: Why are you late, Joseph?
Joseph: Because of a sign down the road.
Teacher: What does a sign have to do with your being late?
Joseph: The sign said, "School Ahead, Go Slow!"
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Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, one-year old Colonial House For Sale in Dracut, MA. Price $529,000. Open House on Sunday August 27 from 11 am to 1 pm. [more]

Twilight on the Mystic Seaport, CT. [more]

(This article is sponsored by epuja)
Quote on Friendship! [more]