Lokvani offers its Best Wishes and Congratulations to all Graduates of 2013! [more]

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

According to the 2010 U.N. report, there are 600 million Indians who practice open defecation. “Toilets give the most vulnerable members of the society dignity, health, privacy, and prevents sexual assaults and rape of women,” says Dr. Sunil Bhatia, Founder of Friends of Shelter Associates. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

I have always wanted to help people at the most basic level. Once we committed to pursing this passion, We Care Charity was born. We began early on by making calls to our local soup kitchens to see how we could help. I’ll never forget the day I received a return call from the Nashua Soup Kitchen asking us to cook for 200 people. My first reaction was, “Oh Wow! 200?” - says Shefali Kalyani, of We Care Charity. [more]

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

In an explosive disclosure Delhi police commissioner Neeraj Kumar has revealed that owner of Rajasthan Royals and husband of actress Shilpa Shetty has admitted placing bets on IPL games through bookie Umesh Goenka. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

Sangamam - beauty and unity in diversity, was the theme for the show that spontaneously brought the audience to a standing ovation on May 18 at Billerica High School. Soorya Sangamam was part of the The Soorya Festival USA, an enthralling audio-visual entertainment spanning 15 cities across the US over a period of two months. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

The theme of this year’s mela was Shakti or energy which was in abundant display at the mela. The universe that we see and experience is none other than a bundle of energy, both packed and unpacked. The same energy when it manifests at one level of vibration is called ‘matter,’ at another level ‘mind,’ and yet another level ‘life.’ [more]

Indira Patel is the President & CEO of New England Office Supply, Inc. (NEOS). NEOS is one of the Top 100 woman-led businesses in the state, and one of the Top 500 woman owned businesses in the US, according to Working Woman magazine, for two years in a row. [more]

Pratham USA and RangManch (in association with Kalashri) presented "Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai" where musicians, actors and dancers came together to present an evening of music,dance and drama based on the theme of love. The event was held on June 1, 2013 at the Keefe Technical High School, in Framingham, MA. [more]

India Poetry Reading event was sponsored by the new South Asia Institute and was held in Tsai auditorium of CGIS South on May 12, 2013. Given the events and emotion in Boston, the topic chosen was “Healing.” [more]

Over 550 entrepreneurs and investors attended TiE-Boston’s 15th Annual TiECON East conference held over two days at the Cambridge Marriott. The conference theme was “Empowering Entrepreneurs” and showcased the hottest companies “Made in Boston.” [more]

On May 30th around 70 people gathered at the BU School of Law to meet and hear acclaimed author Gurcharan Das, talk on his new book “India Grows at Night”. This was the first event of AIF’s New England chapter in partnership with the Boston University India initiative. The talk was moderated by Raj Sharma, AIF Board member and Trustee. [more]

Dr. Abhaya Asthana, the General Secretary of Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference, spoke on behalf of the Hindu American community at the 49th Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast held at The Boston Park Plaza on May 22, 2013. [more]

Coinciding with the National Day of Prayer, Quincy’s Annual Prayer Breakfast was held on May 2nd. Almost 300 attendees packed The Tirrell Room in Quincy to hear speakers and faith leaders address the theme of ‘Living our Faith.’ [more]

Tigers for Tigers, the Clemson University student group, unleashed their passion to save wild tigers when they united with students from 12 other tiger mascot schools to create a new “National Tigers for Tigers Coalition.” This is the first time a school’s mascot has been used by students to kick-off a national campaign for an endangered species. [more]

Rao Kandukuri, poignantly recalls his son Seshu's battle with cancer and vows to honor his life by giving back to the community. On Sunday June 30th, an Indian Youth Night / Grad Party for High School Students @ Littleton High School, Littleton, MA is being organized as part of the effort. [more]

With a wide range of topics from health to entertainment the South Asian Conference to be held on June 9 , 2013 at Bentley University, has something for everyone. Buy Tickets. [more]

LearnQuest presents 'Tribute to Mehdi Hassan'. Talented local artists of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh join hands to commemorate first "Versi" of King of gazals. They will sing his gazals with live music for the first half of the program followed by unique presentation by thumri artist 'Pooja Goswami Pavan'. Buy Tickets. [more]

The first Rhode Island Annual fundraiser for Sankara Cancer Foundation is slated for June 16, 2013 at the Park Theatre, RI. Eminent artists Prafulla Velury (Kuchpudi), Mouli Pal and Upasana (Odissi) and Dr. Pravin Sitaram (Mridangam) will be putting on a great show along with their students. A folk art performance will be delivered by Jhoom US! Buy Tickets. [more]

Bollywood America presents to you the future of Ghazal ‘Mr. Jaswinder Singh Bunty’ on June 21, 2013 at Chinmaya Mission Boston in Andover, MA. Buy Tickets. [more]

Chess camp from June 24 to July 31 for all ages in Nashua, NH. [more]

On the chilly afternoon of May 25th 2013, a cozy group of music enthusiasts were gathered at Ashland high school warming up to a wonderful musical treat from the high school junior Rupa Ravi, a student of Smt. Durga Krishnan, in her Carnatic veena arangetram. [more]

Vanita Shastri, Executive Director of TiE-Boston, was awarded the "Executive Director of the Year" award by TiE-Global during the organization's annual leadership meeting on May 16. [more]

Amar Shawhney of Bedford, MA was among the eleven people honored by the White House as Immigrant Innovator “Champions of Change”. This Champions event highlight immigrant innovators and entrepreneurs – the best and brightest from around the world who are helping create American jobs, grow our economy, and make our nation more competitive. The event was held on May 29, 2013. [more]

We are excited that some of the world's most prestigious technology consulting firms have started RAGE practices and are already delivering dramatic value to their clients globally," said Dr. Venkat Srinivasan, CEO of RAGE Frameworks. [more]

Doctors and dentists nationwide clearly understand the importance of having disability income insurance (DI) to protect the time and money they’ve invested in their profession. And most have considered at length what would happen to them, their incomes, their families and their careers if they suddenly found themselves injured or ill – leading them to seek the protection a DI policy provides. [more]

Time for a change! The Common Application main essay prompts have been the same for many years, but this year – starting on August 1 – applicants will face new essay prompts. [more]

A person’s self-perception and self-image governs not only how he sees himself, but also how he sees and judges others. But when this image is created by a false standard, perpetuated by a false media, it becomes superficial as it creates a perception that isn’t truly real. [more]

In this new Sports round-up article, Anokh Palakurthi talks about the Destruction of Indiana Pacers, the Fall of Roger Federer and and N. Srinivasan Hiding Behind Bars. [more]

Pains come in life, sorrows do follow, Samaritans help erases them all. Unbearable pains all have a remedy, Compassion, care, friendship and good service. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including South Asian Women's Network Conference, Tribute to Mehdi Hassan, Mera Geet Amar Kardo, Ustaad Iqbal Ahmad Khan, IAGB Dinner Cruise, International Career Leadership Forum, Sahib Bibi aur Guru Dutt, and Boston Sargam Music and Dance Competition. [more]

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

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

A fun album from Sachin-Jigar. [more]

Acting not politics! [more]

Outdoor humor! [more]

It is summer and time for pickles! [more]

Great walk at Heron Rookery in Concord, MA. Dinner time for the new babies. - Bird Enthusiast and Lokvani reader Asha Shah captures some great images! [more]

Don’t think too much about yourselves. Try to cultivate the habit of thinking of others; this will reward you. Nourish your minds by good reading, constant reading. Discover what your lifework is, work in which you can do most good, in which you can be happiest. Be unafraid in all things when you know you are in the right. [more]