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| Our Voice And Yours |
Dr. John N. Kapoor Joins Forbes Billionaires List!
Wish all our readers a very Happy Navratri! [more]
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| Lokvani Talks To Jaya Voruganti |  |
(This section is sponsored by Immigration Solutions)
The newly elected President of IAGB ran an aggressive campaign that led her to victory. She talks to Lokvani about her campaign and her vision for IAGB. She is the 7th IAGB President from the Town of Burlington. [more] |
| In Conversation With Peter Allen - Immigration Attorney | (This section is sponsored by Tanna Insurance)
As Sounds of India changes its form, in addition to the voices of Harish and Binita Dang, one also remembers Max and Peter Allen, immigration attorneys who used to appear on their show and answer immigration questions. Peter Allen speaks about his relationship with the Indian community and immigration. [more] |
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| Bollywood Baatein |  |
(This section is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Ileana D'Cruz does not like to talk about her films till they are ready for the marquee. She is shooting in Dubai with Jackie Chan for 'Kung Fu Yoga'. [more] |
| To The Community - With Love | (This section is sponsored by Masala Art)
A team of fabulous musicians came together to ring in Lokvani's 15th year of publication. For Lokvani the show "Kya Yahi Pyar Hai" was moment to feel the love of the community and the artists. It was a humbling and overwhelming moment for Lokvani to see so many of you attend the event and to hear kind words about us. Thank you New England! [more] |
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| Indian American Children From CA Win Google’s ‘Moonbots Challenge’ |  |
A team of Indian American kids won the 2015 MOONBOTS Challenge XPRIZE, also named as “Google Lunar XPRIZE for Kids”.
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| Seven Indian American Teens Named The Davidson Institute Of Talent Development Fellows |
The Davidson Institute honored 20 teens throughout the nation with varying levels of scholarships, including $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000. Three were awarded a $50,000 scholarship and two were Indian American: 17-year-olds Dhaivat Pandya, of Appleton, Wis., and Swetha Shutthanandan, of Richland, Wash. Deepika Kurup of New Hampshire won $25,000. [more]
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| Sudha Raghunathan - A Fabulous Concert |  |
by Sumana Rao
On September 26th, Chinmaya Mission Boston was bustling with activity as crowds started gathering two hours ahead in anticipation of Padmabushan Sudha Raghunathan’s sold out concert, co-sponsored by CMB and MITHAS. [more]
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| Sun Raha Hai Na Tu Features 'Zee SaReGaMaPa Li'L Champs' |
by Razia Maskoor
Sun Raha Hai Na Tu' was brought to you by BDC TV on September 26th at Clark Middle School in Lexington, MA where 14 little STAR kids from all over America who reached the Finals of Zee TV's popular singing program 'Zee SaReGaMaPa Li'L Champs' performed. [more]
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| Health Initiative At Ekal |  |
Dr. Mukul Bhatia, the architect of the health initiative at Ekal presented a talk at MIT describing the challenges of providing health care to remote areas in India and the innovative models that Ekal has created to handle these challenges. [more]
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| How To Name It – Sankara Cancer Foundation’s Fall Fundraiser Event |
by Balaji Rajamani
"How To Name It" - As this celebration was eventually named, made the evening of October 3rd a mesmerizing evening to remember! Conceived as a fundraiser for Sankara Cancer Foundation, the event sure seemed to have kindled the artistic verve in many a New England enthusiast, and equally evoked a strong response from the discerning and giving community. [more]
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| Physician Networking Event And Membership Drive | .jpg) |
by Seema Arora
This event co organized by Indian Medical association of New England (IMANE) and Mahadev Group of Ameriprise Financials at the beautiful Taj Boston on October 3rd was a huge success. [more]
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| Sharon's Navratri Celebration - A Vibrant And Colorful Celebration |
by Smita Bharadwaj
A team of 10 tireless volunteers led by Paresh Motiwala gave an early start to the festival season by organizing the Indian American Association of Sharon (IAAS)’s - Navartri/Golu. It was celebrated with pomp and style at the Sharon Middle School on October 3rd. [more]
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| Pratham Boston Raises $340,000 At 2015 Fundraising Gala For Education In India |  |
The Pratham Boston Gala, held on September 25th, at the Taj Boston, was a celebration on multiple dimensions. It was a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Pratham, one of the largest NGO's dedicated to children's literacy and ensuring children are in school and learning. [more]
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| Bostonians Meet With Prime Minister Modi On Transforming India’s Health Care System |
During his visit to America, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to NRIs to give back to India with not only investment, but also with knowledge, technology and experience. Mr. Pramit Maakoday along with Kanchan Banerjee and Prem Bhandari met Prime Minister Modi to discuss with him large scale projects that has significant social importance. [more]
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| Nikita Patel Raises More Than $5100 For AIF At Her Arangetram |  |
by Nikita Patel
As a student of Jasmine Shah, Nikita Patel recounts her experience of her arangetram while making a difference for the underprivelaged child of a migrant worker in India. [more]
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| IAGB Elects New Executive Committee |
IAGB elected its new Executive Committee on October 4, 2015 following a general body meeting. President Dr. Anil Saigal handed the charges over to the newly elected President Jaya Voruganti. Praveena Naduthota was elected Vice President. Pravin Mundkar took the post of Secretary while Sanjay Gowda was made Treasurer. [more]
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| Navratri Mahotsav And Vyasa Yoga At Satsang Center |  |
Satsang Center, Woburn, MA will host Navratri Mahotsav from Oct. 13 - Oct. 22. In addition, enroll in Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health training camps to be held from Oct. 9-11 in Goffstown, NH. [more]
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| Nrityotsav Boston – My Experience From Last Year! |
Nrityotsav, celebrating the delight of dance, is a unifying effort of dance connoisseurs from all over the world and a forum for them to come together and appreciate dance. Originally conceived by Poornima Risbud and Pallavi Nagesha of Rasarang School of Performing Arts and presented in 2014, Nrityotsav is back here again this year owing to the vast support of the community! [more]
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| Coming To Boston On October 11 |  |
The voice that gave life to Aishwarya Rai's famous dances - Nimbooda, Dola Re and others, the amazing Kavita Krishnamurti is coming for a live concert in the Boston area on October 11, 2015 at Collins Center in Andover, MA. Seats are filling up. Do not miss out. [more]
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| Annual Asian American Commission To Honor Saheli |
On October 15, 2015, the Asian American Commission (AAC) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will highlight the extraordinary work of individuals and organizations within the Asian American community of the state at their Ninth Annual Unity Dinner at which time Saheli will be honored. [more]
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| Prabasi To Celebrate Durga Puja 2015 |  |
This year Prabasi will be celebrating Durga Puja on October 24th and 25th at the John F. Kennedy Middle School, Waltham, MA. [more]
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| Shiv Yog Boston Seva Team Invites You To Durga Saptashati Sadhna Shivirs |
During the auspicious days of Navratras, Shiv Yog Boston seva team invites you to Durga Saptashati Sadhna (DSS) shivirs conducted by Param Pujya Shri Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji through audio/visual medium at three locations. [more]
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| Boston Bhangra Competition 2015 |  |
12 years in the making. This will be the 12th anniversary of the Boston Bhangra Competition. SOLD OUT for the last 11 years…3,000 person attendance….the best BHANGRA teams from North America & Canada…advertising and promotion throughout New England. [more]
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| HBS Professor Bharat Anand Takes Digital Classes To Next Level |
Professor Bharat Anand at Harvard University has taken digital classes to the next level. He is a business professor at Harvard, and, in his newest classroom at the university’s business school, he can be seen teaching up to 60 students who are tuned in from their computers. [more]
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| Share And Care Foundation Raises Over $1,000,000 For Rural India With Its 33rd Annual Gala |  |
Share and Care Foundation (SCF) held its 33rd Annual Gala on October 4th at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ. The sold-out show packed 1,800 people into the theatre to help Share and Care cross $1,000,000 in donations in 2015 towards its Signature Programs in Education, Healthcare, and Women Empowerment. [more]
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| Weekend Entertainment |
Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Nrityotsav 2015, Kavita Krishnamurti, Aaina-Aligarh Se Bollywood Tak, Poornaprajna and Anirbhan Das Gupta, Bangla-O-Biswa Durga Puja, Maa Kali Aradhana, Arshad Ali, Ekal Garba, A Deepavali Music Treat, TriNetra Dance Festival, Ramakrishna Murthy and Just Duets-Hum Aur Tum. [more]
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| For The Mathematically Inclined |  |
Congratulations to RK Sambangi, who was the winner of last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all! [more]
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| Architectural Rendering: Boston CIty Hall |
by Mahendra Shah
Architectural rendering of Boston City Hall from 1974! [more]
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| Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week! |  |
by Priyanka Jain
Let’s Fall into Bollywood! Here are the top ten of the week for autumn 2015. Did you know that Jay Sean, Rishi Rich, and Juggy D have a new hit? Check out this urban desi track, “Freak,” #3 on the countdown below. [more]
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| Laugh A While |
That joke was so good it makes me emulsional. [more]
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| Recipes - Karela |  |
Relishes, curries, a versatile dish that requires a unique taste. [more]
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| Picture Of The Fortnight |
The New England Fall is upon us. Calling all photographers to send in your best fall pictures! [more]
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| Thought For The Day |  |
"Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand." --Karl A. Menniger.
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