A new social ancestry website 'Who is the Daadi' created by two Londoners is helping South Asians reconnect with their past. [more]

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Prashanth Palakurthi is the Founder and CEO of Reflexis Systems, pioneering the new category of Retail Execution Management. An engineer by training with a passion for bridge, Palakurthi talked to Lokvani about his work and his interests. [more]

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Dr. Lipi Roy is an internal medicine physician at the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. She won the Primary Care Fellowship Award from Massachusetts General Hospital. "I plan to use the award to bring attention to the homeless men and women of Boston," says Roy, who is passionate about Primary Care and Preventative Health. [more]

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Kareena Kapoor is reportedly tying the knot with Saif Ali Khan on Oct. 16, but the actress is not confirming it and has also refused to answer a question whether she would be converting to Islam after marriage. [more]

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The CRY fundraiser organized by CRY Boston & RangManch 'Yeh Shaam Mastani' rekindled the magic of the legend Kishore Kumar on Sep. 8th. It celebrated the life of the legend on his 25th death anniversary. [more]

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Diva America Inc hosted the third Miss India Connecticut Pageant on September 9, 2012 in New Haven, CT, at the Shubert Theater. The winner was Ms. Ronita Choudhuri and Preeti Srinivasan was the runner-up. [more]

World-jazz group Natraj marked its 25th anniversary with a brilliant performance at the Regattabar on July 25. The band featured special guest, Mridangam Vidwan T. K. Ramakrishnan, on mridangam and solkattu, along with Natraj regulars saxophonist Phil Scarff, violinist and violist Rohan Gregory, bassist Mike Rivard, tabla and multipercussion wizard Jerry Leake, and drummer Bertram Lehmann. [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya is proud to announce SANGAM: A unique concert weaving melodious old Hindi film songs with the best of the new in a creative presentation. Fabulous songs! Great singers! Lovely dancing and all to support a great cause. [more]

This powerful Homam (Havan) improves career and marriage prospects while also ensuring good health and prosperity. Participants will get to feel the Divine Energy of the SriChakra as they sit in the 40,000 sq ft SriChakra and perform the Homam. [more]

Saheli, the Support and Friendship South Asian Women Group, is organizing a 5K Walk or Run to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 13, 2012 and to raise funds to support programs to reduce violence against women. [more]

Indian Restaurant Masala Art invites you to join in on Thursday, Sep. 20th for its 1st Annual Scotch Tasting with Michael Burris and Sunday, Sep. 23rd for the “Return of Bollywood Karaoke Sundays!” Come share the excitement. Pick your favorite Bollywood Hits to sing and show off your singing skills! [more]

Learn how to eliminate stress, gain calmness and clarity and improve physical, mental and emotional health. [more]

A bone marrow drive on September 16th will be held to find a match for one of our own community members, Dr. Ravi Luckoor, husband of Shobha, father of Arun and Pavan who reside in Bow, NH. Ravi is diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (Blood Cancer). [more]

The Hindu Temple of New Hampshire located in Nashua, NH, has been growing from a modest beginning in 2008 to a stage today where it is about to acquire its own property. To successfully cross this milestone, the Temple needs to raise $350,000 in the next few weeks and needs your support. [more]

In partnership with Lokvani, AcceptU (www.AcceptU.com), a Boston-based college counseling group comprised of former admissions officers will be offering three free weekend workshops, “Inside the Admissions Office,” on September 16th and 30th. [more]

Director of free health stop in Shrewsbury MA, Dr. Sahdev Passey is a doctor for whom community service is a passion. A leading Pediatrician, Dr. Passey, along with his wife Carolyn have worked hard to support several community efforts not the least of which is to provide free health care to the needy. [more]

Pavithra Devarajan, a shishya of Guru Smt. Tara Anand at the Anubhava School of Music, presented her Carnatic vocal arangetram at the Ashland High School on September 2, 2012. She was accompanied by Kumari Rasika Murali on the Violin, Sri Vinod Seetharaman on the Mridangam and Sri Ravi Balasubramanian on the Ghatam. [more]

Deeksha Sarin, Puja Sarma and Raashika Goyal, students from Lasya School of Dance and disciples of Guru Sapna Krishnan recently performed their joint Bharatanatyam Arangetram at Ashland High School, MA. [more]

Nithisha Prasad, disciple of Guru Jeyanthi Ghatraju at the Natyanjali School of Dance, had her arangetram on August 11th in Littleton, MA. [more]

Like most people, you may find it difficult to predict what you’ll be doing a year from now, let alone in one or more decades. Yet the ability to project into the future may be crucial to making long-term financial goals more achievable, according to a recent study. [more]

We first met Madhu when my daughter was in need of calculus one-on-one help. She helped her prepare for every test, and assisted with homework review. Madhu is a gifted teacher that cares about her students and goes above and beyond what is expected. [more]

GIBM 2012, which will be held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel on Times Square in New York City from September 20-23, will examine the drive, passion, work ethic, innovation and strategy that energize India’s emerging market and enables Indian-run businesses and organizations world-wide to impact the global economy. Call for volunteers... [more]

It is said that while attending to the ordained duties/functions that involved in our life, every being ought to strive to escape from re-births, that is, to attain Liberation. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including Sir Syed Ali Mushaira, Just Duets, College Workshop, Kalapini Komkali, Sangam Musical Extragavanza, Aasmaan Se Gire Hindi Comedy Play, Chopaal a Tamseeli Mushaira, Sri Chakra Homam, Pandit Birju Maharaj and Boston Sargam 2012. [more]

Congratulations to Abhimanyu Bhargava and Suhas Joglekar, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all! [more]

It is all about gold! [more]

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Boston based soprano saxophonist Phil Scarff has released a new audio CD entitled “Ragas from Dusk” featuring Hindustani ragas Puriya, Bihag, Jaijaiwanti and Bhairavi. [more]

Travel time jokes! [more]

Soups warm and cold! [more]

Monkey business! Painting the town red. Photo Caption contest. Click here.. [more]

Sweet praise is like perfume. It is fine if you don’t swallow it. - Dwight D. Eisenhower. [more]