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Friday - 06/21/13
Ghazal Night - Mera Geet Amar Kardo
Easy Sanskrit Course - Learn Sanskrit Joyfully at Chinmaya Mission Boston

Saturday - 06/22/13
Konkani -Summer Picnic 2013
Acts of Goodness

Sunday - 06/23/13
Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati - Living Successfully
Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati - Bhaj Govindam
Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert by Ustaad Iqbal Ahmad Khan
Swami ViditAtmananda

Monday - 06/24/13
CelestialMinds - Summer Chess Camp

Tuesday - 06/25/13
Don't Get MAD Get Wise! Why No One Ever Makes You Angry... Ever!

Saturday - 06/29/13
Sri Krishna Ganam - A tribute to Oothukadu Venkata Kavi
NetSAP Summer Picnic
Acts of Goodness

Sunday - 06/30/13
Holistic Science and Art of Living
Indian Youth Night For High School Students
Positive Thinking
Gujarati Film Saptapadi
Qawwali - Fareed Ayaz Qawwal & Bros

Tuesday - 7/2/13
High School Math and Science Summer Program

Wednesday - 7/3/13
Meet n

Thursday - 7/4/13
Holi celebrations

Friday - 7/5/13
BMM Healthcare Conference

Wednesday - 7/10/13
Family Camp

Friday - 7/19/13
Talks on Tulsi Ramayan

Saturday - 7/20/13
Talks on Tulsi Ramayan - Inspiring Meetings of Devotees with the Lord
Perform to Your Potential - Discourse by H.H. Swami Tejomayananda
Shivangi and Shikha Pandey Nritya Nipurna

Sunday - 7/21/13
IAGB Dinner Cruise
Annual Potluck Summer Picnic
Talks on Tulsi Ramayan - Inspiring Meetings of Devotees with the Lord
Shye Ben Tzur and the Rajasthan Gypsies

Monday - 7/22/13
Braj mandir -- Guru Purnima
Talks on Tulsi Ramayan - Inspiring meetings of devotees with the Lord
Guru Purnima - Guru Paduka Puja

Tuesday - 7/23/13
Talks on Tulsi Ramayan - Inspiring Meetings of Devotees with the Lord

Wednesday - 7/24/13
Talks on Tulsi Ramayan - Inspiring Meetings of Devotees with the Lord

Thursday - 7/25/13
Talks on Tulsi Ramayan - Inspiring Meetings of Devotees with the Lord

Friday - 7/26/13
International Career Leadership Forum

Saturday - 7/27/13
Ek Haseen Shaam Hasne Hasaane Ke Naam

Friday - 8/9/13
Braj Mandir - Jhulan Mahotsava (swings festival)

Saturday - 8/10/13
IITSINE Annual Picnic

Sunday - 8/11/13
Vivekananda Family Camp 2013 - Tolland, MA

Sunday - 8/18/13
IAGB Independence Day
Vivekananda Family Camp 2013 - Medford, NJ

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Our Voice And Yours


Beating the odds, 26-year-old Arunima Sinha who lost one of her legs after she was thrown off a moving train stood on top of the world, defying all conceivable odds, and achieved what was unthinkable to many.
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Our Voice And Yours
LEAD FEATURES TOP
Lokvani Talks To Rajiv Dayal
Lokvani Talks To Rajiv Dayal

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Rajiv Dayal is the President of the India Society of Worcester, Inc. and the Treasurer of the Mohegan Council, Inc. (Worcester Council of the Boy Scouts of America). He talked to Lokvani about the 50th Anniversary of ISW.
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In Conversation With Ilina Sen

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

Ilina Sen, a political activist and a feminist scholar, was recently in Boston to discuss about women's voices in India and their roles in social change and democratic movements. Sen is a teacher at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She also manages an NGO called Rupantar in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
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In Conversation With Ilina Sen
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

Madhuri Dixit who makes a comeback in Dedh Ishqiya has also done some intimate scenes with her co-star Naseeruddin Shah, and done them without inhibitions.
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South Asian Women’s Network Meet In Boston

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

The first of its kind South Asian Women’s Network Conference in the New England area was convened at The Conference Center at Bentley University in Waltham, MA on June 9th with initiative from the United India Association of New England (UIANE) and supported by several organizations in the New England Area.
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South Asian Women’s Network Meet In Boston
Sankara Cancer Foundation Fund Raising Event
Sankara Cancer Foundation Fund Raising Event

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

This father’s day event, held on June 16th at the historic Park Theatre in Cranston, RI, was the first annual fund raiser for Sankara Cancer Foundation in Rhode Island. It was attended well by local supporters, and adorned by stellar performances by highly regarded and talented New England artists Pravin Sitaram, Mouli Pal and Prafulla Velury and their students.
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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE TOP
Zenobia Mocchala, Co-founder Care.com


"When Care.com started it was a small company, my husband and me had a specific conversation on my time and investment into the company.“I loved the idea,was passionate about the mission, loved the team and that we were finding a solution to a problem. It was like a calling."- Zenobia Mocchala, Care.com.
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Women Of Influence - Zenobia Mocchala, Co-founder Care.com
PERFORMING ARTS TOP
Remembering Mehdi Hasan
Remembering Mehdi Hasan


Boston remembered Mehdi Hasan on June 15th. Local artistes from Pakistan, India and Nepal, along with a unique presentation by Dr. Pooja Goswami Pavan from Minneapolis, all of whom joined hands to pay tribute to the legendary ghazal singer, each in their own delightful style, leaving a deep impact.
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Indian Idol Stars At Foxwoods


Winners of Indian Idol gave a fabulous live mesmerizing performance at the Foxwood Theater in CT. Surendra Sharma of Milan, Dr. Ravi Prakash and others should be commended to bring such an amazing show to New England. Torsha Sarkar, Devendra Singh, Vipul Mehta, Amit Kumar and Poorvi Koutish sang to the accompaniment of a fabulous live band.
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Indian Idol Stars At Foxwoods
Spanda School Of Dance: Jeyanthi Ghatraju
Spanda School Of Dance: Jeyanthi Ghatraju


What do you get when you add grace, style, beauty, excellence, explanations, and enjoy ability together? You get Jeyanthi Ghatraju’s Bharatnatiam performance at the Spanda School of Dance!
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IANH Hosts Spring Festival And Nach Night 2013


Indian Association of New Hampshire held its annual Spring Festival and Nach Night. The events featured individual and group performances, the distribution of plaques to the winners of the North South Foundation NH Regional Education Bees, and a total disbursement of $21,500 to a multitude of charitable organizations.
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IANH Hosts Spring Festival And Nach Night 2013
Gaanavaridhi School Of Music: Om Shanthi
Gaanavaridhi School Of Music: Om Shanthi


Bhuvana Ganesh of Gaanavaridhi School of Music organizes "Om Shanthi" at Chinmaya Center, Andover, MA where children were organized into 19 groups, each fittingly named after a raagam.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
Bala Gokulam School Of The Hindu Temple Of NH Celebrates Second Annual Day


The Hindu Temple of New Hampshire celebrated the second anniversary of Bala Gokulam, the Temple’s cultural school, on June 15th 2013, in Nashua, NH. The occasion was also used to observe a volunteers appreciation day to recognize the valuable contributions made by the Temple’s corps of dedicated volunteers.
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Bala Gokulam School Of The Hindu Temple Of NH Celebrates Second Annual Day
Remembering Mehdi Hasan
Remembering Mehdi Hasan


Boston remembered Mehdi Hasan on June 15th. Local artistes from Pakistan, India and Nepal, along with a unique presentation by Dr. Pooja Goswami Pavan from Minneapolis, all of whom joined hands to pay tribute to the legendary ghazal singer, each in their own delightful style, leaving a deep impact.
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UPCOMING EVENTS TOP
VPS 2013 Cricket Tournament


Summer continues to fight to make an appearance in New England this year. In the meantime, the organizers and volunteers of the annual Vrindavana Preservation Society (VPS) have been hard at work, planning the annual Cricket Tournament. The tournament is now in its 11th year and is the most prestigious Cricket tournament in New England.
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VPS 2013 Cricket Tournament
Sixth Season Of The South Asian Spelling Bee Announced
Sixth Season Of The South Asian Spelling Bee Announced


Touchdown Media Inc., the leading Multicultural advertising firm, today announced the launch of the sixth season of the MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee. MetLife, a leading global provider of life insurance and other financial services, returns as the title sponsor of the contest.
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International Career Leadership Forum


Are you a talented, motivated professional looking for career or life direction? Do you know someone who is? Check out the Career Leadership Forum.
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International Career Leadership Forum
PEOPLE TOP
Poonum Ahluwalia Is INE Woman Of The Year
Poonum Ahluwalia Is INE Woman Of The Year


Poonam Ahluwalia founder and CEO of Youth Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (YES) was named the 2013 INDIA New England Woman of the Year!
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CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
Let’s Talk Taxes – Tax Treaties


Tax treaties may allow residents of foreign countries to be taxed at a reduced rate, or to be exempt from U.S income taxes on certain items of income they receive from sources within the United States.
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Let’s Talk Taxes – Tax Treaties
Demonstrating Your Interest To Colleges
Demonstrating Your Interest To Colleges


It's easy to apply to more than ten universities (but I don't advise it): you simply click a few buttons and pay the application fees. But before online applications existed, students visited or called admissions offices to receive blank applications.
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The Wrong Kind Of War


Last April, there was a controversy surrounding the purchase of Abrams tanks for the United States Army. The Army itself said it didn’t need more tanks, but Congress insisted, despite budget woes.
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The Wrong Kind Of War
Poem: Kalighat (Temple In Calcutta)
Poem: Kalighat (Temple In Calcutta)


I have seen this goddess Mother.
Whores and holy men,
millionaires and maid servants,
the countryman and the foreigner – me
all seek her.
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Redemption Song: The Big Four Tales Of Sports


In this Sports round-up article, Anokh Palakurthi talks about the Redemption Sox, A Possible Resurrection for Tim Tebow, The Power of Adversity and The Rise of Rask.
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Redemption Song: The Big Four Tales Of Sports
Patanjali – Analysis Of Klesha
Patanjali – Analysis Of Klesha


The foundation of yoga philosophy rests on the principle that life is eternal; it appears bounded because of the manifested state of the body. There is a catch in this logic.
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We Get 48 Minutes More


Tarun Sathish analyzes the plays leading up to the NBA championship game!
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We Get 48 Minutes More
LIFESTYLE TOP
Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Mera Geet Amar Kardo, Ustaad Iqbal Ahmad Khan, Saptapadi Movie, Fareed Ayaz Qawwal & Bros, IAGB Dinner Cruise, International Career Leadership Forum, Sahib Bibi aur Guru Dutt, and Boston Sargam Music and Dance Competition.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Kishore Balsara, Saba Lateef and Suhas Pathak, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Music Review - Lootera
Music Review - Lootera

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Amit Trivedi delivers an album with an old time feel.
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Cartoon: Father's Day


What do I want for Father's day?
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Cartoon: Father's Day
Jokes - Laugh A While
Jokes - Laugh A While


Consulting Jokes!
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Recipes - Grilled Vegetables


Here are some more tips from the American Institute for Cancer Research to help you become a veggie grill master.
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Recipes - Grilled Vegetables
Photo Of The Fortnight
Photo Of The Fortnight


Can you guess this monument?
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Thought For The Day


“Take a chance! All life is a chance. The person who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore.” ~ Dale Carnegie.
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Thought For The Day
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