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| Our Voice And Yours |
Here are some facts about San Francisco. Top 1% control more than 30% of San Francisco's wealth. While it takes $80K to afford a median prices house in Boston, it takes a whopping $145K for the same in San Francisco. [more]
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| Hindu Heritage Day Mela 2016 |  |
by Sanjay Kaul
The 20th Annual Hindu Heritage Day Mela (HHD) could not be more perfect as over 2,000 Hindu Americans filled the halls and fields of Marlborough Middle School (MA). Every year, this vibrant heritage festival is organized by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) of America (VHPA). [more]
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The “Environment” – Poetry Of The Silence And The Sorrow
20th Annual India Poetry Reading At Harvard University |
by Sunayana Kachroo and Maneesh Srivastava
On May 15, thirty two poets of South Asian origin talked about the interpretation of the environment and dabbled with the various aspects of it through poetry and songs. This year marked the 20th year since the India Poetry Reading group was formed. This event was hosted by the South Asia Institute and the Department of South Asian Studies of Harvard University. [more]
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| Hari Narayanan And Inesh Vytheswaran Place First In Newton Has Talent Contest |  |
The Rotary Club of Newton has conducted a community talent contest and fundraiser titled “Newton Has Talent” for the past four years, with each year’s event growing in popularity and the funds raised for charitable causes. Hari Narayanan and Inesh Vytheswaran were announced as first place winners and given a $1000 cash award. [more]
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| Saketh Jonnalagadda, 14, From MA Runner-Up At National Geographic Bee |
Eighth-grader Saketh Jonnalagadda, 14, from Massachusetts was the runner up and recipient of the USD 25,000 college scholarship at the 28th Annual National Geographic Bee, which was swept by Indian-Americans. [more]
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| A Heart-Melting Performance By Vidushi Suguna Varadachari |  |
by Arvind Thiagarajan
Looking back, I will remember this concert for what came next: the best rendition of Sama I have ever heard live, starting with classical pidis, and oozing with the essence of the raga. [more]
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| Smt Padma Sugavanam: A Concert To Remember |
by Sunanda Narayanan
"Truth is one but learned men describe it differently” - This lofty theme was the framework of Smt Padma Sugavanam’s Carnatic music recital under the auspices of the Sri Lakshmi Temple on May 1st. [more]
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| Jugni Concert 2016: Show Of The Year |  |
by Vikranta Sagar
Jugni concert was brought by Bollywood America and Bollywood Grill to the area of greater Boston to enjoy the melodious music from both nations Pakistan and India featuring Ritu Sagar, Meesha Shafi and Arif Lohar. [more]
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| Vidushi Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar Gives Advice To Boston’s Aspiring Hindustani Vocalists! |
by Shuchita Rao
In an interactive workshop for vocalists held at Waltham based Learnquest Academy led by the noted Hindustani vocalist Smt. Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar, there was something for the participants of various skill levels to learn and take away from the workshop. [more]
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| Our Connected World And 21st Century Medicine |  |
IIT AGNE conducted a fascinating panel discussion on the world of connected devices and big data; the differences they are making in the healthcare community, as well as the new security challenges that arise. [more]
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| Sri Kanchi Paramacharya Jayanthi Celebrated At The Hindu Temple Of New Hampshire |
The Hindu Temple of New Hampshire, Nashua, NH, had the opportunity to be part of the celebration of the 123rd birth anniversary of Kanchi Paramacharya Pujyasri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Swamiji. [more]
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| NESSP Initiated Shri Sai Palkhi Utsaav-2016 With The Procession Of Palkhi Across New England |  |
New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar initiated “Shri Saibaba Palkhi Utsav"-2016. The Sai Palkhi Utsav is one of the most important festivals that NESSP celebrates every year, ever since its conception in 2007. [more]
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| ‘Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Body |
The Wholistic Health Alliance (WHA) held it’s very first all holistic symposium on Gut Health on May 21st 2016 . Leading holistic experts representing 7 holistic modalities shared guidelines for promotion of gut health, prevention and non-pharmaceutical solutions for common gut issues. [more]
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| BAPS Charities Walk Green 2016 Supports The Nature Conservancy |  |
On May 21st, 2016, the BAPS Charities Walk Green in Lowell, MA saw enthusiastic involvement from the local community, hosting over 443 walkers who walked in support of saving the environment. [more]
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| MITHAS To Feature Pandit Nayan Ghosh In A Sitar Performance |
by Shuchita Rao
Pandit Nayan Ghosh has the double distinction of being both a sitar and a tabla player. On May 28, 2016, Pandit Nayan Ghosh will play the sitar at MIT’s Wong Auditorium. [more]
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| Youth Lead Organizes Teen-Led Conference TIDE |  |
Youth LEAD invites high school students to attend its annual teen-led conference, Teenage Identity & Diversity Education (TIDE), which will take place at Emerson College from May 27-29, 2016. [more]
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| Qawwali Program By The Renowned Farid Ayyaz Qawwals And Humnawa |
PAGB invites you to a Qawwali program by the renowned Farid Ayyaz Qawwals and Humnawa, who specialize in Amir Khusro's kalam among other traditional qawwalis on May 27th. [more]
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| 2nd Bike For Dharma: In Support Of The Veterans |  |
In May 2015, Team Maruti, a team of bicycling enthusiasts (many with no prior experience) from Bharathi Vidyashram and the Hindu Temple of New Hampshire rallied to “Bike for Dharma” as part of the 2015 Honor Ride New Hampshire in support of the nation’s injured veterans, and contributed over $1300 to the event through their participation. Bharathi Vidyashram and the Hindu Temple of New Hampshire are once again happy to encourage you to join in the second “Bike for Dharma” as part of this year’s Honor Ride around Nashua, NH, on June 4th, 2016, and make a difference in the lives of our healing heroes.
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| Smita Jayakar: Chakra Healing And Meditation Workshop |
Come spend a day nurturing and caring for yourself through a one-day Chakra Healing and Meditation workshop with renowned Chakra Healing and Meditation expert from India – Smita Jayakar. Learn about the Chakra system and techniques to tune in to and open up the seven energy centers of the subtle body for your most vibrant and balanced mind, body, and soul.
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| New England Health Fitness & Wellness Fair |  |
United India Association and the Indian Medical Association come together to host a health fair on Sunday June 5, 2016 . [more]
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| Impact Investing In Cleantech |
The focus of this event on June 15th is to help entrepreneurs and the ecosystem building, providing and deploying clean technologies, better understand Impact Investors and how they influence companies impacting the environment and job creation. [more]
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| Ninth Season Of The MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee Announced |  |
At a glittering event held in New York to mark the 9th anniversary of the South Asian Spelling Bee, Touchdown Media Inc., announced the launch of the ninth season of the MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee. The event is open to children of South Asian descent up to 14 years of age. [more]
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| Arup Chakraborty Of MIT Elected Of The National Academy Of Sciences |
Arup Chakraborty, the Robert T. Haslam Professor of Chemical Engineering, Professor of Physics, Professor of Chemistry, and director of MIT’s Institute for Medical Engineering and Science, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in recognition of his “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.” He is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur. [more]
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| Aesthetics Of Kalakshetra - A Tribute To Smt Rukmini Devi Arundale |  |
by Neha Khandekar
Smt Sangeetha Prasanna and Smt Saranya Harikrishnan presented “Aesthetics of Kalakshetra” – A Tribute to Smt Rukmini Arundale as part of the dance school Spandha’s dance concert series. [more]
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| Weekend Entertainment |
Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Nayan Ghosh, Arati Ankalikar, Sangam, Mirchi Virchi Boat Party, Yadoon Ki Barat, Rabindranath Tagore Compositions and Sensational Heartthrobs. [more]
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