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Friday - 09/27/13
SETU Presents Shah Jahan
Mega Live Tamil and Telugu Musical Concert
Bollywood Night
SAMMA Summit
Mobilizing Identities: Religious Practice and Political Action in India

Saturday - 09/28/13
Boston Sargam – Auditions for 2013 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition
Kitab-e-Dil
SETU Presents Shah Jahan
3rd Annual 5K Walk to Empower Visually Impaired Students
Bhairav Se Bhairavi
Spirit of Shrewsbury and India Society of Worcester present Kids Got Talent
ASEI 28th National Convention
Dwarkamai Carnatic Vocal Concert
The Colors of India
Garba at BU

Sunday - 09/29/13
Padmashri Lalgudi G. Jayaraman Memorial Concert / MITHAS
SETU Presents Shah Jahan
Saptapadii: A Gujarati Film

Wednesday - 10/2/13
Violin Lessons through Skype

Friday - 10/4/13
Rhythm of Rajasthan

Saturday - 10/5/13
SwaRaag Auditions: 2013 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition
Vedic Math Class
Celestial Minds - Ni Sa Re Ga
Navaratri Celebrations
Bollywood Singer Babul Supriyo

Sunday - 10/6/13
Laser Documentary on Swami Vivekananada
Navratri Akhand Japa
Divided we stand - Exploring the role of dissonance in India
5K Run-Walk / Saheli
MIT India COnference 2013

Saturday - 10/12/13
Boston Sargam Bollywood Music & Dance Competition
Auditions for BOSTON SARGAM, Inc. : 2013 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition
YOGA DAY at SVC
Navratri Garba & Raas
Rupankar Bagchi and Anwesha Datta Gupta / Bangla-O-Biswa

Sunday - 10/13/13
Braj Mandir - Maha Navami (Kanya Puja)

Tuesday - 10/15/13
Braj Mandir - Sharad Purnima

Thursday - 10/17/13
20th Anniversary Silk Road Gala / ATASK

Saturday - 10/19/13
Enrendrum Raja (A Tribute to Illayaraja)
HAF Awareness & Membership Drive Luncheon
IITSINE Diwali Party
Sharon Navaratri

Sunday - 10/20/13
Lalgudi Narthanam

Tuesday - 10/22/13
Braj Mandir - Karwa Chauth Puja
Karwa Chauth at Satsang Center,Woburn

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Our Voice And Yours


The South Asian identity was closely questioned in two recent incidents in marked different ways. Is it time to deeply think of who we are as a community? We are talking of Nina Davuluri, Miss America and Dr. Prabhjot Singh ironically both from New York. Readers weigh in....
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Our Voice And Yours
LEAD FEATURES TOP
Lokvani Talks To Bharat Khatau
Lokvani Talks To Bharat Khatau

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Bharat is the founder and CEO of Trigent Software, an IT consulting company that has contributed to or developed more than 150 software products and systems for Fortune 500 as well as small and medium sized clients and also developed patented technology in the semantic web space. Bharat talked Lokvani about his work, the Semantic web and entrepreneurship.
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In Conversation With MIT India Conference - Co Chairs

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

The theme of the 2013 MIT India Conference is Divided We Stand – Exploring the Role of Dissonance in India’s Progress. The purpose of this event is to facilitate a meaningful dialogue that offers insights into tackling the challenges and opportunities facing India. The conference will be a one-day event on Sunday, October 6, 2013.
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In Conversation With MIT India Conference - Co Chairs
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

Deepika Padukone received a different dialogue sheet for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, Ram Leela, every two hours.
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Saheli’s “Nirbhaya” Fundraiser A Resounding Success

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

Saheli, Support and Friendship for South Asian Families, held its annual fundraiser at the Westin Waltham on Friday, September 20, 2013. The event was a joint collaboration between Saheli and IMANE. Meghna Chakrabarti of WBUR volunteered her time as Master of Ceremonies.
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Saheli’s “Nirbhaya” Fundraiser A Resounding Success
Sam Pitroda Speaks At Ekal Vidyalaya Conference
Sam Pitroda Speaks At Ekal Vidyalaya Conference

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

“I know the work of Ekal Vidyalaya very well. I know what it takes to get to where you are today and I really admire your work,” said Sam Pitroda as he addressed the attendees at the National Ekal Vidyalaya Conference held in Chicago. Ekal Vidyalaya runs over 51,000 schools in rural and tribal areas at the cost of just a dollar a day. They reach over 1.5 million children.
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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE TOP
Women Of Influence - Swathi Kiran


Associate Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Swathi Kiran has been named a Fellow by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The status of Fellow is retained for life and is one of the highest honors ASHA can bestow.
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Women Of Influence - Swathi Kiran
PERFORMING ARTS TOP
Boro Holo J: A Bengali Play By Off-Kendrik
Boro Holo J: A Bengali Play  By Off-Kendrik


Off-Kendrik, a Bengali theater group based in the greater Boston area, traces its theater roots to the Kolkata group theater movement. Over the last five years, it has focused on experimentation-oriented 'original' theater tradition serving as a voice of the expatriate Bengali community. A look at Off-Kendrik’s latest production, Boro Holo J (Baw-ro-holo-jaw) -- a contemporary satire based on Sukumar Ray’s timeless children's classic, “Hajabarala”.
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An Evening Of Enchanting Music At NEKK’s Ganeshotsava


Mandaara - New England Kannada Koota (NEKK), presented an amazing musical program that culminated in two standing ovation performances with audience spellbound by the sheer quality and standard of the performances by two great musicians, Kalaimamani Padma Shri Dr. Kadri Gopalnath and Pandit Dr. Nagaraj Havaldar.
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An Evening Of Enchanting Music At NEKK’s Ganeshotsava
Arangetram: Isha Sharma And Shaila Abbot
Arangetram: Isha Sharma And Shaila Abbot


And so it was with the memorable and magical arangetram of Isha Sharma and Shaila Abbott. The event occurred on September 8th, at the Chinmaya Mission Boston Auditorium. What a performance!
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Arangetram: Meyyammai Muthu


Years of hard work, dedication, sincerity and practice culminates in an Arangetram. It is a ‘dream come true’ for the parents and the teacher to see a child blossom and complete the initial training in dance.
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Arangetram: Meyyammai Muthu
LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
Shri Dwarkamai Sports Team Successfully Organizes Their Second Annual Tennis Tournament
Shri Dwarkamai Sports Team Successfully Organizes Their Second Annual Tennis Tournament


Shri Dwarkamai Sports Team organized their Second Indoor Tennis Tournament at the Woburn Racquet Club on September 7, 2013. The Tennis Tournament is being conducted every year to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital.
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New England Dharma And Yoga Fest 2013


The New England Chapter of Hindu Syamamsevak Sangh (HSS) organized a Dharma and Yoga Fest on September 15th at the Littleton High School to commemorate the 150th year birth anniversary of the world renowned spiritual leader, Swami Vivekananda.
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New England Dharma And Yoga Fest 2013
The Old Martinians Association Of New England (OMANE)
The Old Martinians Association Of New England (OMANE)


The Old Martinians Association of New England (OMANE) celebrated the 213th death anniversary of its Founder, Major General Claude Martin, a Frenchman born in Lyon, France, by hosting a dinner meeting on September 13, 2013 at Masala Art in Needham, MA.
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UPCOMING EVENTS TOP
Saptapadii (The Businessman’s Wife): Gujarat Film Back In Boston


Amitabh Bachchan's AB Corp’s hit Gujarati film Saptapadii (The Businessman’s Wife) is back at Showcase Cinemas in Lowell, MA on September 29th at 2 pm.
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Saptapadii (The Businessman’s Wife): Gujarat Film Back In Boston
World Music/CRASHarts Presents Rhythm Of Rajastan
World Music/CRASHarts Presents Rhythm Of Rajastan


Featuring the vibrant and evocative traditions of the North Indian Thar Desert, Rhythm of Rajasthan showcases the spellbinding music of the Langa and Manganiar communities along with stunning Kalbelia dance. The colorful six-member ensemble consists of five musicians and a dancer who offer a visceral, hypnotic performance of music, dance and poetry.
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Prabasi Hosts Babul Supriyo’s Concert


Babul Supriyo got his first break when he toured with Kalyanji-Anandji in the early 90s. He has sung hits in movies like Hum Tum, Fanaa, Hello Brother, Kaho Na Pyar Hai, Agnisakshi and more. His show is to be held in Littleton High School on October 5, 2013.
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Prabasi Hosts Babul Supriyo’s Concert
Sewa International Boston Presents Laser Documentary On Swami Vivekananda
Sewa International Boston Presents Laser Documentary On Swami Vivekananda


A 90 minute laser documentary on Swami Vivekananda is presented by renowned Laserist Manick Sorcar, two-time winner of ILDA Artistic Award, recognized as the Oscar of Laser industry. The event is on Oct. 6 at 3:00 pm in Andover High School.
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Lalgudi Narthanam - A Dance Journey


The program Lalgudi Narthanam (The Dance of Lalgudi) is a homage to one of the greatest musicians of our times - brought to you by the Thillai Dance Academy on October 20, 2013.
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Lalgudi Narthanam - A Dance Journey
PEOPLE TOP
Deepti Navaratna: The Carnatic Voice Goes Contemporary
Deepti  Navaratna: The Carnatic Voice Goes Contemporary


Deepti Navaratna is the first Carnatic vocalist to apply her traditional training - with its emphasis on spontaneous creation and intricate ornamentation - to contemporary Western classical pieces.
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We Are All Connected By The Air We Breathe…


Last week I sat down with Mr. Girish Mehta of the Indian Circle for Caring, USA Inc. (ICC), Dr. Sucheta Doshi of the Indian Medical Association of New England (IMANE) and Kate Rose Bobseine of Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) to talk about Tuberculosis (TB).
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We Are All Connected By The Air We Breathe…
CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
Let’s Talk Taxes – Sourcing Of Income, U.S. Income Or Foreign Income?
Let’s Talk Taxes – Sourcing Of Income, U.S. Income Or Foreign Income?


There are two generally recognized bases for any country's jurisdiction to tax income: (1) jurisdiction over the recipient of the income, and (2) jurisdiction over the activity which produces the income (i.e., the source of the income). Thus, a country may tax the worldwide income of persons subject to its jurisdiction or it may tax income earned within its borders, or it may tax both.
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Inspiration, Innovation And India: India The Innovator Nation


India has declared 2011-2020 as the decade of Innovation. Why it has taken the India so long to start this and take this step is unusual considering its past history over centuries.
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Inspiration, Innovation And India: India The Innovator Nation
The Journey To (One)self
The Journey To (One)self


The overarching theme in Dante Alighieri's, The Divine Comedy, is an individual's journey to go back to his creator: God. This goal is not unique to Medieval Christianity, the Christianity practiced during the Middle Ages. In Hinduism, the goal is also to return to one's creator.
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Dance For Everyone


On August 25, 2013, I woke up early in the morning in order to start a three and a half hour-long road trip from a hotel in Trivandrum to the rural village of Edapalayam in Kerala, India. The main purpose of this trip was to visit a school I had helped fund through a charity called “Dance for Everyone”.
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Dance For Everyone
Youth Column - Mirror Mirror On The Wall
Youth Column - Mirror Mirror On The Wall


Krithi Nathan is a senior at Sharon High School in Sharon, MA. She is the reigning Miss India Teen New England 2012 and also holds the title Miss Photogenic. She talks about 'Why does fairness play such a huge role in an Indian woman’s identity?'
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LIFESTYLE TOP
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Mega Live Tamil and Telugu Concert, Kitab-e-Dil, Bhairav Se Bhairavi, Lalgudi G. Jayaraman Memorial Concert, Saptapadii, Bollywood Singer Babul Sypriyo, Laser Documentary on Swami Vivekananda, Rupankar Bagchi and Anwesha Datta Gupta, Boston Sargam Music and Dance Competition, IITSINE Diwali Party, Sharon Diwali Party, SwaRaag Music and Dance Competition, Partho Bose, Chand Aahe Bharega and Sanhita Nandi.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Music Review - Krrish 3

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Krrish 3 features the same team that brought some chart busting as well as melodious music in Koi...Mil Gaya and Krrish.
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Music Review - Krrish 3
Cartoon: Eating Out
Cartoon: Eating Out


Honey, lets eat out!
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Recipes - The Vegan Kitchen In Bollywood


This book brings together recipes from no less than 50 leading names from the world of Bollywood. Anupam Kher, Dilip Kumar, Gulshan Grover, Hema Malini, John Abraham, Mahesh Bhatt, Om Puri, R. Madhavan, Rahul Khanna, Saira Banu, Sonakshi Sinha, Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan...to name a few.
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Recipes - The Vegan Kitchen In Bollywood
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Wonderful world of waterfalls. An emotive journey!
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Thought For The Day


Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why. - Bernard Baruch.
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Thought For The Day
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