Ethnic media, which reaches over 60 million adults in the United States, calls on Congress to move decisively on immigration reform because there are few issues as important to the nation's well-being as an overhaul of the inefficient, inhumane and economically debilitating immigration system

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"In 1975, I was a restless undergraduate at Yale. In a class at the Divinity School, I became enchanted with the Rigveda and its sense of the divine in everything. In those days, only the University of Wisconsin sent American students to India, and most of them went to Andhra University, in Waltair" - Tom Ashbrook,Host of NPR, On Point. [more]

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As architect and director for the conservation of the Ahichhatragarh-Nagaur Fort in northwest India, Minakshi Jain has established how a previously dilapidated fort can become a model for the conservation of historic sites. The project was also a recipient of UNESCO's Award for Excellence in Cultural Heritage Conservation and was recognized for setting new conservation standards by combining modern scientific techniques with traditional building methods. [more]

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The unit of Raj Kumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots that included Kareena, Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, shot at the Pangong Lake in Ladakh which is 13, 900 feet above sea level. [more]

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The India Association of New Hampshire held its annual Spring Festival on Saturday, May 30th, 2009 at Nashua High School North which reiterated the importance of Public Service and provided a showcase for various items of dance, music, delicious food, colorful Indian garments, crafts, jewelry, and much more. [more]

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The Prashant H. Fadia Foundation Donates Priceless Mother Teresa Paintings To The Akshaya Patra Foundation. Sale of these paintings will benefit program feeding over one million children in India each day. [more]

Strings, the Pakistani pop band performed new and old favorites to a appreciative packed crowd at the Berkelee Center. [more]

Don't miss this opportunity to see Jothi Raghavan perform Nayaki at Babson College on June 27th. BUY TICKETS [more]

In 2009, TiE Global leaders, Arjun Malhotra, Chairman and Suren Dutia, CEO, announced that TYE will be recognized as a TiE Global program, by creating a platform to initiate the program in TiE chapters, worldwide. They further announced that Geetha Ramamurthy to lead the TYE Global program as Chair along with Somnath Chatterjee as Co-chair. [more]

The weeklong discourses by Swami Mukundananda along with Yog and meditation are being held in the Sri Lakshmi Temple now from June 21 through 27 jointly organized by Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (part of Hindu awareness yatra), Sri Lakshmi Temple, and Jagadguru Kripalu Yog. [more]

Lexington students learn valuable lesson while helping program feeding over one million children in India. [more]

Hundreds of devotees and visitors from around the world are expected to attend the Grand inauguration and sanctification ceremonies for the new Chinmaya Mission Boston building in Andover, MA from July 24-26, 2009. Come and be part of it! [more]

According to Professor Leonard van der Kuijp, Tibetan and Sanskrit belong to two very different families of languages and Tibetan may be considered closer to Chinese than Sanskrit. In addition, Tibetan language is of two broad kinds: the classical language in which most of the literature exists and the spoken language which exists in the form of several dialects. [more]

The audience contributed generously to the foundation and enjoyed the magnificent singing of Sri Chandra Teja and Vijayalakshmi. Sri Subbu Kota (The Boston Group) announced a $5000 contribution to Vegesna Foundation while the Telugu Association Of Greater Boston helped to raise $15,000 which will help estimated 500 Orphans, Children in India. [more]

The Desai Family Foundation (DFF) is pleased to announce a complimentary interactive seminar to help raise awareness about diabetes and heart disease, and educate the community on disease prevention and heart healthy eating. [more]

Mata Amritanandamayi, better known as “Amma” or “Ammachi,” is scheduled to visit the Boston Area, where she will receive thousands with her blessing–a healing embrace. Two free public programs will take place at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Rd. West, in Marlborough on July 15th and July 18th. [more]

Dr. Chander Kapasi receives the 2009 Distinguished AAPI Service Award at the AAPI’s 27th Annual Convention in Orlando, FL on June 13, 2009. [more]

Rohit Rajiv, Rama Mannava, Pranav Nanga, Rohan Shah, Kartik Singh & Jack Cusworth, led by Savitha Rajiv, competed against 48 other teams from all across the US, Korea and Columbia, and placed 2nd at the Destination ImagiNation Globals Finals in Knoxville, TN! [more]

As Ajwain is a powerful anti-spasmodic (pain reliever), it is recommended for pains due to indigestion, gas, diarrhea and dysentery, kidney stones and menstruation. [more]

Qualifying home improvements - such as adding insulation, energy-efficient exterior windows, and energy-efficient heating and air conditioning systems - could cut your taxes. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events during this upcoming fortnight including Discourse by Swami Mukundananda, Nayaki, The Federation of Aligarh Alumni Associations (FAAA) Annual Convention and Chinmaya Maruti Grand Inauguration. [more]

Congratulations to Aseem Chandawarkar, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]

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A great track for performers! [more]

There are always fortune-tellers at the seaside. Two of them met on the front at Frinton one sunny summer day. 'Lovely weather,' said the first fortune-teller. 'Yes,' said the second. 'It reminds me of the summer of 2010.' [more]

Even if I am criminal, it is no reason to bring me in handcuffs to the parliament for I have won the elections! [more]

A list of Yum! food blogs on the internet for the foodies. Check them out and if you have a blog do add to the collection. [more]

Flamingos at the Zoo ! [more]

"This above all; to thy own self be true." - William Shakespeare. [more]

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, founder of the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael and one of the greatest musicians of all time, died Thursday night, June 18, at his home in San Anselmo, California. He was the Guru of Dr. George Ruckert, founder of MITHAS. [more]