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Our Voice And Yours


What life was in the 'good old days' - an artist's version
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Farida Kathawalla
Lokvani Talks To Farida Kathawalla

(This section is sponsored by New England Shirdi Sai Temple)

Farida Kathawalla is a long term supporter of the non profit community with special interests in world cultures, women's rights and global education.
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In Conversation With Savitri Jayanthi, Harikatha Artist

(This section is sponsored by Stephen Campbell, Mortgage Master)

Smt. Jayanthi Savithri is an Bhagavatharini (Harikatha artist) of TTD propagating the "Pada Kavithas" of Annamacharya in the form of Harikatha.
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In Conversation With Savitri Jayanthi, Harikatha Artist
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

Ajay Devgn says he wants to see his wife Kajol and superstar Shah Rukh Khan together on-screen and is happy that they have teamed up for 'Dilwale'.
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“Persevere, Preserve, And Promote”: Volunteerism Is The Focus Of Shishu Bharati’s Graduation Event

(This section is sponsored by Tanna Insurance)

by Pallavi Krishnamurthy and Sanjna Das
On Sunday, June 21st, 2015, the vast Shishu Bharati community - students, volunteers, alumni, parents, and faculty - gathered together at Lexington High School to celebrate the graduation of its class of 2015, the largest class ever to graduate from the institution.
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“Persevere, Preserve, And Promote”: Volunteerism Is The Focus Of Shishu Bharati’s Graduation Event
Meet Professor N.G Rajurkar
Meet Professor N.G Rajurkar


by Shuchita Rao
Professor N.G Rajurkar is author of the book “Nehru: Utopian or a Statesman”. The book profiles Pandit Nehru, the powerful ex-Prime Minister of India and examines his ideas on Nationalism, Democracy and Socialism.
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Young Professional - Nimit Nathwani


I consider building meaningful professional relationships in my career to be my greatest professional accomplishment. I focus on building quality relationships within and outside my firm. It has also been my way of learning from others - Nimit Nathwani.
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Young Professional - Nimit Nathwani
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Vision-Aid Announces Chief Guest Palakurthi And The Vision-Aid Challenge
Vision-Aid Announces Chief Guest Palakurthi And The Vision-Aid Challenge


Vision-Aid announced that Prashanth Palakurthi, President of Reflexis Systems will speak at the Vision-Aid annual Event, as its chief guest. Prashanth Palakurthi is a well-known figure in the Indian American community and is actively involved in helping promote Indian culture and arts through the "Anuradha Palakurthi Foundation" that Anuradha, his wife and he run in the New England Area.
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Legendary Sarodist Pt. Buddhadevev Dasgupta To Perform And Offer Workshops At LearnQuest


by Smt. Deepali Khanzode
A recipient of the prestigious Padmabhushan award, Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta is a gem in the world of Indian classical music. He is recognized worldwide as one of the finest masters of the classical musical tradition of North India and is one of the best known cultural ambassadors of India.
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Legendary Sarodist Pt. Buddhadevev Dasgupta To Perform And Offer Workshops At LearnQuest
Ashland Farmers Market, Town Of Ashland, MA
 Ashland Farmers Market, Town Of Ashland, MA


The Town of Ashland will be celebrating India Cultural Day at Ashland Farmers Market on July 18th.
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Hindi Manch Proudly Presents A Talk And Workshop On Indian Theater With Shri Bharat Ratna Bhargava


Hindi Manch proudly presents a talk and workshop on Indian Theater with Shri Bharat Ratna Bhargava on July 19th. Shri Bharat Ranta Bhargava has won the Sangeet Natak Akademi award, Jodhpur-Kala Purodha award, and the best critic award from the Hindi Akademi, Delhi. He wrote Rang Habib as Critical Appreciation of Habib Tanveer's Work.
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Hindi Manch Proudly Presents A Talk And Workshop On Indian Theater With Shri Bharat Ratna Bhargava
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Fun Life Adult Day Care Holds Successful Open House
Fun Life Adult Day Care Holds Successful Open House


Fun Life Adult Day Care of Marlborough, MA held a successful open house on July 11th. Over 150 people stopped by the Maple Street facility. The center is owned and operated by a brother and sister team of Malay and Palak Patel.
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One-Time Film Screening Explores Reality For Many Local Refugees


On July 19th, the Pluralism Project will host a one-time screening and discussion of the film The Refugees of Shangri-La (2014) in Lynn, MA. Prof. Diana Eck of Harvard University will serve as moderator for the discussion.
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 One-Time Film Screening Explores Reality For Many Local Refugees
Indian Visa Application And Submission Camp
Indian Visa Application And Submission Camp


IANH, CKGS & Consulate General of India-NY to hold Visa Camp & Network Outreach Dinner on July 25th at Rivier University, NH.
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Shishu Bharati Early Bird Registration


Shishu Bharati, the school of languages and culture of India, has now opened early-bird registration for the academic year 2015-2016 at three locations: Lexington, MA; Walpole, MA; and Nashua, NH.
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Shishu Bharati Early Bird Registration
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Sonja Marrett Wins SABA GB 2015 Legal Intern Fellowship
Sonja Marrett Wins SABA GB 2015 Legal Intern Fellowship


The South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston (SABA GB) proudly congratulates Sonja Marrett, the winner of the SABA GB 2015 Legal Intern Fellowship, sponsored in part by a generous donation from the law firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP.
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The 2015 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee Kicks Off Atlanta & Charlotte Winners Announced


In the Atlanta Regional, Dev Jaiswal was the regional champ, Vishal Thakwani, was the first runners up and Lipika Narisetti, was second runner up. Thakwani resides in the country of Ghana and flew in specially to participate at the regionals. In Charlotte, Siyona Mishra, was the regional champ and Adrija Rukmini, was first runner up while Aryan Sreshta, was second runner up.
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The 2015 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee Kicks Off Atlanta & Charlotte Winners Announced
IAGB Announces Two New Student Awards
IAGB Announces Two New Student Awards


IAGB is inviting nominations for “IAGB Community Youth Excellence Awards” and "India Association of Greater Boston Scholars Awards" which will be presented at the India Day Celebrations.
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A Look Behind The Lens


Lipi Roy, MD, MPH, a primary care physician in the MGH Department of Medicine, has not only a knack for patient care but a passion for photography as well. Last year Roy used her creativity to compile a photoessay of 20 images portraying the lives of homeless men and women in Boston.
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A Look Behind The Lens
Tax Planning And Organizing & Combined Business And Vacation Travel
Tax Planning And Organizing & Combined Business And Vacation Travel


by Neil Mukherjee
Summer time is a good time to start planning and organizing your taxes. In addition, if you go on a business trip within the U.S. and add on some vacation days, you know you can deduct some of your expenses. The question is how much.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Sarod: B. Das Gupta and Rabindrasangeet: D. and E. Roy Chaudhury, Comedy with Kapil Sharma, India Independence Day Dance Party, Hindi Play: Kishan vs Kanhaiya Reloaded, Mera Woh Matlab NahinTha - Hindi Drama, Ganesh and Kumaresh, Padmashree Aruna Sairam, Padmabhushan Sudha Raghunathan, Poornaprajna and Anirbhan Das Gupta, Arshad Ali, Ramakrishna Murthy and Just Duets-Hum Aur Tum.
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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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Cartoon: Make Up Your Mind


It is not easy to decide where to walk your dog!
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Cartoon: Make Up Your Mind
Laugh A While
Laugh A While


Two confirmed bachelors sat talking. Their conversation drifted from politics to cooking. 'I got a cook book once', said the first, 'but I could never do anything with it.....
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Recipes - Mocktails


It is hot and time for mocktails
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Recipes - Mocktails
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Summer in full bloom
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Thought For The Day


It is the hardest thing in the world to be a good thinker without being a good self examiner.
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Thought For The Day

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Event Update
Saturday - 07/18/15
Samprati - Beyond Time
Sarod Recital: Buddhadev Das Gupta and Rabindrasangeet: Debashis & Rohini Roy Chaudhury
Sri Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra

Sunday - 07/19/15
Annual Potluck Free Summer Picinic
Pani Pani Desi Boat Party
The Refugees of Shangri-La
Prit Lathia's Painting Show

Thursday - 07/23/15
Art of Living Happiness Course

Saturday - 07/25/15
Make It Happen - From Success to Significance

Sunday - 07/26/15
South Asian Spelling Bee 2015
Make It Happen - From Success to significance

Wednesday - 07/29/15
22nd Mahasamadhi Family Camp

Friday - 07/31/15
Comedy with Kapil Sharma and Family

Sunday - 8/2/15
Kandu Konden (I have seen) - A dance journey

Monday - 8/3/15
2015 Prajna Summer Day Camp

Wednesday - 8/5/15
Book Talk: “I know how to live, I know how to die”

Saturday - 8/8/15
IITSINE Annual Picnic

Sunday - 8/9/15
Vivekananada Family Camp
Vivekananda Family Camp 2015 - Tolland, MA
Chemistry Contest for Middle School Students

Saturday - 8/15/15
India Day
Essence Of India
India Independence Day Dance Party

Sunday - 8/16/15
IAGB India Day 2015

Friday - 8/21/15
Hindi Play: Kishan vs Kanhaiya Reloaded

Saturday - 8/22/15
NETS Summer Picnic

Sunday - 8/23/15
Hindi Drama – Mera Woh Matlab Nahin Tha

Saturday - 8/29/15
Aligarh Alumni Mushaira 2014

Saturday - 9/12/15
Ganesh and Kumaresh: Carnatic Violin / MITHAS

Sunday - 9/13/15
Chinmaya Mission Boston - Padmashree Aruna Sairam

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