A BIG THANK YOU to all of you who came by our table on India Day and stopped to say Hello as Lokvani celebrates its 7th Anniversary!

Meet Our Sponsor - Shobha Shastry, Alankar [more]

Lead Features, Local Happenings, People, Contributions and Lifestyle.

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
Charu Puri-Sharma co-founder of Pratham Health (now the Niramaya Health Foundation), talks about her work. The Pratham Gala is coming up on Sept 20, with Amartya Sen.Buy Tickets to the Pratham Gala . [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Rachel C. Tadmor)
"Co-existence was always refused to the Pandits of Kashmir by the majority community of Kashmiri Muslims who were extended support by the state of Pakistan to make Kashmir an issue of dispute. The so-called freedom movement of Kashmir is actually a fundamentalist movement, which has no place for minorities. The Amarnath row has further clarified the issue" says Chungroo, who leads the Panun Kashmir Movement. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Is Katrina avoiding Salman? What does the actress have to say about acting with Salman? [more]

(This article is sponsored by Maharishi Academy of Total Knowledge)
Great entertainment, food stalls and perfect weather beckoned over 15,000 people to gather at the Esplanade on the banks of the Charles River to celebrate India's 61st Independence Day. Dr. Bijoy Misra was honored with the "Distinguished Service" award. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Prashant H. Fadia Foundation)
Five Principles for an Agile Art Experience - II. [more]

Top DJ Akbar Sami, Badshah of Remixes, is being brought to Boston and to New England as part of his World Tour of his JALWA 2008 CD release on August 30th. [more]

Come and celebrate the Sixth Anniversary of Sudar and the opening of Ushassu supporting women’s higher education in South India in Ashburnham, MA on August 23rd. [more]

Reverend Master Dattatreya Siva Baba will transmit profound Grace Light empowerment for physical, emotional and spiritual healing at the Burlington Marriott on August 24th. [more]

Attend CME, CPE and CLE Accredited Panels on What Every Physician Needs to Know to Set up Their Practice, Executive Benefits & Programs... and be part of the network of 850+ professionals at the 17th Annual NETIP'08 Boston Conference at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel over the Labor Day weekend from August 29 - 31, 2008. [more]

Samskrita Bharati organizes Jaahnavii 2008, a 4-day Residential Samskritam Camp in Edison, NJ from Aug. 29 - Sep. 1, 2008. [more]

The $1 Million Endowment at UMass Dartmouth will Leverage Super Accelerated Learning Techniques from Vedic Traditions with 21st Century Education. [more]

Indo-American Kashmir Forum organized a rally on August 9th in Boston, MA to show support for the right of Hindu pilgrims to safe and clean facilities en route to the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in Kashmir, India. [more]

Nisarg Chhaya and Ajeya Shekar recently win Bay State 2008 - Tennis Doubles Championship (18 and under). [more]

Do you have needs and issues as an Asian American owned business? Talk to us! [more]

Participate in a on-line study to explore ethnic differences in midlife women's attitudes toward physical activity and receive a gift certificate! [more]

The building will be completely off the grid, generating its own electricity, heating, and cooling, as well as treating its own waste. It will also catch its own water, purify it, use it, and deposit excess into a nearby wetland to beautify the area, and is built perfectly in accord with principles of Vastu. [more]

Why are government employees able to retire at age 54 - while you and other private sector workers must keep working until age 65? [more]

Will the disciplined, mono-ethnic, centrally controlled, strength-oriented Chinese model or the chaotic, multi-ethnic, decentralized, flexibility-oriented Indian model succeed in the future? [more]

Real estate values in Metro Boston have held up better than most other metropolitan areas in the nation and is even up in some areas! [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events during this upcoming fortnight including NETIP'08 Conference, DJ Akbar Sami, Nayaki-The Poetic Journey, Krishna Bhakti Mala, The Dhananjayans and Anish Kapoor Exhibition. [more]

Congratulations to Roopesh Mathur and Mukund Seshadari, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
Rock On the debut film as a singer and actor of Farhan Akhtar has music composed by the Ace Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and lyrics by Javed Akhtar. [more]

The title of the book suggests the metamorphosis of India's changing position as a power to be in the global arena. The essays cover topics ranging from memoirs, essays on development and international relations, and random musings. [more]

Bejing: It's our party and we'll fake it if we want to. [more]

Unusual sandwich fillings and stuffed rotis for the essential lunch box. [more]

In the spirit of the games here is some sports humor.
Why did the aerobics instructor cross the road?
A. Someone on the other side could still walk. [more]

We have some deals on electronics and accessories this week. [more]

Temple of Goddess Saraswati (Goddess of Knowledge) located on the banks of the river Godavari in Adilabad District. [more]

A thought provoking quote from Ratan Tata, wealthy billionaire Indian businessman and Chairman of the Tata Group, one of the largest conglomerate companies in India. [more]