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Event Update

Friday - 03/28/14
Lakmé
Imran Khan - Live in Concert!

Saturday - 03/29/14
ગમતાંનો કરીએ ગુલાલ(You like..You share..) (Sold Out)
TyE Gala & Awards Ceremony
Akshaya Patra Food for Education Benefit Event
Rang be Rangi Holi
Anger Management
NetSAP Boston "Day of Service" Community event

Sunday - 03/30/14
Boston Debut Asif Ali Khan & Party From Pakistan
THE SECRET OF GREAT RELATIONSHIPS
Hudson Charity Chess Tournament - 2014

Monday - 03/31/14
Hybrid and Experimental in Chinatown: Your Day Is My Night
Ugaadi-Panchanga Shravan

Wednesday - 4/2/14
Lakmé

Friday - 4/4/14
Lakmé
ISW Spring Damaka 2014

Saturday - 4/5/14
Ummeed Se Saje Zindagi
IITSINE Annual Social
Atif Aslam and Shalmali Kholgede Live in Concert
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Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam
Sewa Boston Holi 2014
Lakmé
NSF Contests 2014
Sri Ramacharitmanasa Akahnda Parayanam
Holi For a Cause

Sunday - 4/6/14
Raaga-Rang
Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion
Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam
TEAM AID ASHA's Information Session
NSF Contests 2014
Sunderkand ka Path

Friday - 4/11/14
Baktha Meera - Harikatha (in Tamil with English translations) by Smt. Vishaka Hari
Baktha Meera, Harikatha by Smt. Vishaka Hari
AavTaru Kari Nakhu - Gujarati Play
MIT Culture Show
LearnQuest presents Sitar by Vinayak Sharma with Tabla by Ajit Acharya/Somerville
An Evening of Sitar with Vinayak Sharma at Third Life Studio

Saturday - 4/12/14
Getting Ahead in the Karma Game
Din Check Live in Concert

Sunday - 4/13/14
Pandit Jasraj / MITHAS
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Our Voice And Yours


A stunning Ramayana Manuscript goes global....
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Our Voice And Yours
LEAD FEATURES TOP
Lokvani Talks To Rajesh Pradhan
Lokvani Talks To Rajesh Pradhan

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

An Interview with Dr. Rajesh Pradhan, author of "When the Saints Go Marching In: The Curious Ambivalence of Religious Sadhus in Recent Politics in India". (Published by Orient Blackswan, India, 2013.)
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In Conversation With Arun Bhansali, Share And Care Foundation

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

SCF aims to take people from poverty to sustainable livelihood and growth; Entrepreneurship is at the center of the SCF Model.
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In Conversation With Arun Bhansali, Share And Care Foundation
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has been on a sabbatical post the birth of her daughter Aaradhya two years ago, is all set to return to the big screen in a film directed by filmmaker Mani Ratnam.
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IANH Celebrates Siver Jubilee

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

IANH, which started with 15 families and a vision of public service to the community and now 400 family membership strong, celebrated its Silver Jubilee on March 21st.
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IANH Celebrates Siver Jubilee
15th Annual Social Enterprise Conference At Harvard
15th Annual Social Enterprise Conference At Harvard

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

On March 29th and 30th, Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School will host the 15th annual Social Enterprise Conference, a leading global forum that explores the intersection of business and social impact. Identified by Forbes as one of the “Top 12 most influential executive gatherings”, this year’s conference will feature a diverse slate of programs, including four keynote addresses, dozens of expert panels, and intensive hands-on sessions that empower participants to generate creative solutions to real-time social enterprise challenges.
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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE TOP
Women Of Influence - Madavi Nathan Oliver


I like to think that my scarf is a happiness scarf. It adds a splash of color to someone’s life. Like aroma therapy it can be color therapy. But the real impact is providing empowerment and some financial independence to a few rural women in India and helping them stand on their own feet.- Madavi Nathan Oliver.
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Women Of Influence - Madavi Nathan Oliver
PERFORMING ARTS TOP
Dance Concert Series: Soumya Rajaram
Dance Concert Series: Soumya Rajaram


Ms. Soumya Rajaram performed seven dances at Spandha School of Dance monthly dance concert series on February 28th.
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Sarasalaya Natya Academy's First Annual Day


Sarasalaya Natya Academy, founded two years ago by classical dancer Preethi Ramesh in memory of her guru Shrimati Kalaimamani K J Sarasa, presented its 1st Annual Day on March 1st.
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Sarasalaya Natya Academy's First Annual Day
LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
Colorful Holi Celebrated At Dwarkamai Billerica And Gurusthan Northboro Sai Temples
Colorful Holi Celebrated At Dwarkamai Billerica And Gurusthan Northboro Sai Temples


More than 1000 folks joined to celebrate Holi at Dwarkamai Billerica And Gurusthan Northboro Sai Temples.
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Desai Foundation To Celebrate 15 Years Of Community Development At Inaugural Gala In NYC


The Desai Foundation is an organization devoted to supporting thousands by improving social, health and economic life in the villages of India as well as develop and implement educational programs to promote Indian culture and heritage in the United States. The inaugural awards and fundraiser event will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Capitale in New York City, NY.
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Desai Foundation To Celebrate 15 Years Of Community Development At Inaugural Gala In NYC
UPCOMING EVENTS TOP
International Sensation Imran Khan Live In Boston
International Sensation Imran Khan Live In Boston


International Sensation Imran Khan will be Live in Boston for the first time ever for his heavily anticipated concert this Friday March 27th.
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Akshaya Patra Foundation To Host Its 7th Annual Boston Benefit Event


The Akshaya Patra Foundation will be holding its 7th Annual Boston Benefit Event on March 29th. Over 400 business, non-profit, government, and philanthropic leaders from around the region are expected to attend and support the organization’s dual mission of addressing childhood hunger and malnutrition and to promote education for underserved children in India.
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 Akshaya Patra Foundation To Host Its 7th Annual Boston Benefit Event
Raaga-Rang: An Aesthetic Journey Into The Heart Of Melody
Raaga-Rang: An Aesthetic Journey Into The Heart Of Melody


Raaga-Rang, a unique musical event that bridges the distance between classical music and film songs, while exploring and communicating the profound classicism inherent in film music, will take place on Sunday, April 6 at 4:00 pm, at National Heritage Museum, Lexington, MA. Shekhar Shastri introduces this years's program to our audiences.
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Sona Datta Lecture At PEM


The inception of modernism in Indian art coincided with the prologue to agitation for Indian Independence when there was a frantic search for roots and identity. One artist looked back to his own roots, which were the folk arts of Bengal. Listen to Sona Datta at PEM and enjoy Sensational India!.
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Sona Datta Lecture At PEM
Vishaka Hari Returns!
Vishaka Hari Returns!


Smt. Vishaka Hari is the disciple of the legendary Carnatic violinist, Lalgudi Jayaraman. She presents Bhaktha Meera at Chinmaya Mission Boston on April 11th.
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PEOPLE TOP
Bighelp Youth Internship Program Summer 2014


Bighelp invites all non-resident Indian (NRI) children currently studying between 6th and 12th grades from all over the world to participate in an internship program in India during their vacation in summer 2014. This program provides a platform for NRI children globally to learn and understand the culture of their peers in India by spending time together in a classroom environment.
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Bighelp Youth Internship Program  Summer 2014
CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
Recipes
Recipes


Oodles of Noodles.
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AIF Announces New Chapter In Atlanta


The American India Foundation (AIF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new AIF chapter in Atlanta, Georgia, joining a national network of volunteer hubs dedicated to raising awareness and funds for its philanthropic causes across India.
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AIF Announces New Chapter In Atlanta
Islamic Society Of Boston Initiative
Islamic Society  Of Boston  Initiative


Not only are the building as a landmark structure and community unique, the ISBCC has built programs that serve the center’s diversity.
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Garden Katha - Spring Sometime


Being of hardy spirit and good cheer, New Englanders however, usher in spring every March by hosting the New England Flower Show in Boston. What better way than having a garden and flower show to herald the season that is to come?
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Garden Katha - Spring Sometime
LIFESTYLE TOP
Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Imran Khan, Atif Alam and Shalmali Kholgade Concert, IITSINE Annual Social, Raaga Rang, Baktha Meera - Harikatha, Avu Taru Kari Nakhu, Din Check, Pandit Jasraj, Sanjay Subramaniam & Yogini Gandhi, Super Moms, Romancing the 70s, Mitte ke Rang and Trichur Brothers
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Abhimanyu Bhargava, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Music Review - Top 10 Bollywood Songs
Music Review - Top 10 Bollywood Songs

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Top Ten Bollywood Songs of the Week!...
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Cartoon: RBI Recalling Old Indian Currency


Does the bank know the difference!
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Cartoon: RBI Recalling Old Indian Currency
Laugh A While
Laugh A While


Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were going camping. They pitched their tent under the stars and went to sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said: “Watson, look up at the stars, and tell me what you see.”...
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Recipes


Oodles of Noodles.
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Recipes
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Sindhudurg.....the fort built by Shivagi. Spot the entrance if you can.
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Thought For The Day


The future depends on what we do in the present - Mahatma Gandhi.
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Thought For The Day
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