Lokvani Spotlight on Excellence Awards in this issue is focused on recognizing "Superb Small Business". NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE SMALL BUSINESS (Restaurants, Printers, Tailors, Designers, Caterers, Decorators, Event Planners, Boutiques, Salons, Educational Centers and more) NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, June 21 !!! It is easy! [more]

Chand Pasha, Deepa Mangalat, Dr. Mahesh Mehta, Mohammed Khan, Dr. Nasir Khan, Subbarao Kompella and Tara Bangalore, have been selected to receive the Lokvani Spotlight on Excellence Award for the "Magnificient Mentor" category. The awards will be given on September 9, 201l at the Lokvani Gala. Buy tickets. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Singers Subramaniam and Rao are leading the entertainment team for the Lokvani@10 gala to be held on Sep. 9, 2011. They talked to Lokvani about their passion for music and their involvement with the gala. The gala features Qawali presentations, a Kathak Odissi Jugalbandi, lovely folk dances from Rajasthan. Buy Tickets. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

Founder member of Sanergy, a social enterprise that won the prestigious MIT 100K competition, Vallabhaneni spoke to Lokvani about the innovative model that address a dire sanitation problem in urban slums in developing countries while simultaneously attacking the energy needs of the slums. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)

I'm closer to mom. My mom used to cut my nails till two years back. I'm very dependent on her - says Ranbir Kapoor. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Russian School of Math)

Over 550 people attended TiE-Boston’s 13th Annual TiECON East conference on June 2-3, 2011 at the Westin Waltham. An event to help entrepreneurs, "Innovate Now" attracted top notch speakers who delivered valuable insights on how innovation and enterprise remain keys to success. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Mumbai Chopstix)

On 14th May, 2011, Harvard University’s Department of Sanskrit and Indian Studies organized the Fifteenth Annual India Poetry Reading. The theme this year was ‘Spirituality,’ which probably is the stated and unstated essence of every poem, the "more" every poem carries within it. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Prashant H. Fadia Foundation)

Don't miss this exciting afternoon "Reach for the Sky" on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 2 pm to 5 pm. Join us as we fill the sky with kites and the air with laughter on Spectacle Island, one of the Boston Harbor Islands. The event is hosted by the American India Foundation’s New England Young Professionals Chapter (AIF NEYP) and is aimed at supporting education in India. [more]

Smt. Alamelu Mani (mother of Ghazal Legend Hariharan), who is a leading exponent of Padams and Javalis, presented a wonderful concert consisting of rare pieces at MIT. [more]

Under the leadership of Siraj Khan, local singers brought to life wonderful Geeta Dutt melodies. Creative costuming was encouraged for the guests who dressed to reflect the b/w theme. [more]

Hindi Manch invites you to audition for the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa competition. Auditions on June 18, 19 , 25 and 26. Finale on July 9th, 2011. [more]

Shishubharati, the school of Indian language and culture, held its annual seventh grade diorama presentation for parents, visitors, and a discerning panel of teachers. In the gymnasium at Lexington High School, the students individually presented topics of their own choosing. From interfaith conflicts in Northern India to the budding Indian space program, they chose topics based only on their personal whims. [more]

Swami Mukundananda, an IIT-IIM graduate, a renouned spiritual teacher from India, and senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, will be presenting a set of talks at India Center, Shrewsbury, MA from June 12-17. [more]

Celebrate the Indian American experience at the Attleboro Arts Museum, June 9-16. Events include talks by the parents of Jhumpa Lahiri, classical dance by students of Prafulla Vellury, Bollwood music and dance and other events. [more]

IAFPE invites you to Panel Discussion: “Entrepreneurship & Public Policy” and to the presentation of Internship Awards to be held on Sunday, June 26th, 2011 at The Westin Hotel, Waltham, MA. [more]

Saheli is planning a second fundraiser on Oct. 2, 2011 at The Westin in Waltham. Co-Chairs Niru Bhatia and Sweta Mepani are planning a ‘Bollywood themed night’. Everyone gets a chance to dress as their favorite movie star and dance the night away to wonderful music played by DJ Yogi from Boston Sound & Light. [more]

Dr. Manju Sheth, Co-chair of the Lokvani@10 gala was named as the INEN Women of the Year. Eshani Shah, a member of the Lokvani@10 gala committee was as a finalist and was recognized for Excellence in Theater. [more]

Meet Harihar Subramanyam - a Science Super star. [more]

Simran S. Khanna, Hari Narayanan, Raghav Kadambi, Rishi S. Khanna and Sriram Narayanan won awards for Karate at the prestigious World Martial Arts Federation competitions held at the Reggie Lewis Arena in Boston. [more]

14 year old Sukanya Roy from South Abington, Pennsylvania, the 2010 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee National First Runner-Up took home the Scripps National Trophy with her spelling of the championship word: cymotrichous. [more]

This body is begotten and born of parents, there is really nothing different about the process of human birth, it is the same as in other animals. But on the other hand a personality and character has to be birthed with great care and resourcefulness. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including Shaan Se, IAFPE Panel Discussion and Internship Award, Brahmam Okate, Nine Pathways to Devotion-A Dance Ballet, Vivekananda Family Camp and Lokvani@10. [more]

Congratulations to Kishore Balsara, Aseem Chandawarkar, Akshay Gowrishankar and Mrs. Pankaj Patel, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]

Yes.. I remember you.. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Prashant Pillai, Ranjit Barot and others make an impressive presence in Bijoy Nambiar's Shaitan. Very unique well done track. [more]

In a hotel elevator: The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable. [more]

Now that the weather is sunny and the outdoors is fun, keep in mind the foods you eat. [more]

Karatheswar Temple at Jaigarh. [more]

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?”
~ Buddha. [more]

Famous painter M.F. Hussain, also known as 'India's Picasso' died in exile. According to news reports, he passed away at London's Royal Brompton hospital. He was 95 and died from a heart attack on Thursday, June 9, 2011. [more]