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Our Voice And Yours


Can you name the top ranked law program at a state university?

CBSE likely to make ‘optional’ Class 10 board exam ‘mandatory’ again!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Satish Tadikonda
Lokvani Talks To Satish Tadikonda


Satish Tadikonda, a Managing Partner at Avigo Solutions (Burlington, MA) and an Executive Partner at Blue Cloud Ventures (New York), specializes in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. He was recently selected to be entrepreneur-in-residence at the Rock Center of Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School. Satish talked to Lokvani about his journey as an entrepreneur.
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In Conversation With Namita Dodwadkar


"It is a great honor for me to be the torch bearer for this coveted title. It means that I have been chosen to be the first one, to be the one who will break stereotypes and the one who will carve a path for others to follow. As much as this award means victory, it brings with it a great deal of responsibility," says Namita, the winner of the Mrs. India Worldwide title.
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In Conversation With Namita Dodwadkar
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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Young actress Kriti Sanon is leaving no stone unturned in winning the hearts of her audience.
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Desh (Nation) - A Beautiful Production


A collaboration between Sunanda Narayanan and Soumya Rajaram, DESH was showcased on October 15 at the Chinmaya Mission Boston Auditorium. The original production, touring across the US in 1998, was choreographed by Guru Rhadha and performed by Sunanda and her sister Sumitra.
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Desh (Nation) - A Beautiful Production
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2016 Siemens Competition In Math, Science & Technology
2016 Siemens Competition In Math, Science & Technology


Hari Kothapalli (West Roxbury), Shiva Mudide (Acton Boxborough) and Veda Murthy (Lexington) were named regional finalists in the 2016 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology. In addition, Vivek Bhupatiraju (Lexington) and Vennela Mannava (Westford) were named semifinalists.
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Kathir Meyyappan Receives Highest Honor By JHU-CTY


Kathir Meyyappan, a student from Tyngsboro, MA was honored today as one of the brightest middle school students in the world at an international awards ceremony sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY).
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Kathir Meyyappan Receives Highest Honor By JHU-CTY
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Delightful Hindustani Classical Fare By Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan
Delightful Hindustani Classical Fare By Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan


by Shuchita Rao
Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan presented a Hindustani classical vocal recital at MIT’s Wong Auditorium on October 15 as part of the MITHAS 2016 Fall season Indian classical music program series with some attendees driving down from Albany and New York city.
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Doepehri: One Man Act By Pankaj Kapur


The mesmerizing ‘Dopehri’, a monoact narration / play written by Pankaj Kapur, was presented at the Collins Arts Center in Andover on October 14 and brought to us by Neha Sawhney of Generation Bollywood.
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Doepehri: One Man Act By Pankaj Kapur
Hindie Rock Fest 2016
Hindie Rock Fest 2016


by Geetha Patil
Hindie Rock Fest 2016, a two day annual, community-run music and arts festival featuring a broad array of South Asian diasporic artists was performed on the beautiful evenings of 14-15 October, 2016 at the YMCA Theater in Cambridge, MA.
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3rd Annual We Care Charity Fundraiser


Shefali Kalyani and Jay Srinivasan organized the 3rd Annual Fundraising musical event for We Care Charity on October 16th at the historic Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. The sold out event was attended by more than 400 people.
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3rd Annual We Care Charity Fundraiser
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Indian Americans For Burlington Meet State Rep. Ken Gordon
Indian Americans For Burlington Meet State Rep. Ken Gordon


Indian Americans for Burlington met with State Representative Ken Gordon on October 17th to listen to his plans for the Town of Burlington and get to interact with the Indian community in Burlington.
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Gandhi Jayanti Celebration At India Discovery Center


by C. Gopinath
For the second year, the Boston-based India Discovery Center held a celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday at the meeting room of the Center. The overcast fall afternoon with a few sprinkles of rain from the autumn cloud was the perfect setting for this reflective gathering.
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Gandhi Jayanti Celebration At India Discovery Center
New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar Celebrated Karva Chauth
New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar Celebrated Karva Chauth


New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar celebrated Karva Chauth with lot of zeal and pomp. The pooja / celebrations were performed in two sessions to accommodate everyone. As in the past, the ritual was facilitated by Smt. Ranjani Saigal.
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NESSP Celebrated Navratri Festival In A Grand Scale


New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar, celebrated the Sharad “Navaratri Parva” starting October 1st through 11th. Worship to Annapoorna Devi, Gayatri Devi, Mahishasura Mardini, Maha Lakshmi and Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi was performed on individual days.
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NESSP Celebrated Navratri Festival In A Grand Scale
What Happened To Netaji - A Book Talk By The Author Anuj Dhar
What Happened To Netaji - A Book Talk By The Author Anuj Dhar


by Geetha Patil
Anuj Dhar discusses the mystery surrounding Netaji death on October 11th in Canton, MA. The event was organized by Kanchan Banerjee.
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Live Shivir With Acharya Ishan Ji


by Hemant Shah
Acharya Ishanji will be conducting a Live interactive shivir in 5 cities in USA from Oct. 21st through Oct. 23rd. In Boston area, this Live shivir will be held from 11 AM to 7 PM in Helm Auditorium at 67 Union Street in Natick, MA.
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Live Shivir With Acharya Ishan Ji
Saheli Movie Night: Driving With Selvi
Saheli Movie Night: Driving With Selvi


Saheli invites you to a screening of the movie “Driving with Selvi,” in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 26th in Quincy, MA.
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Upcoming Events At Satsang Center


Upcoming events at Satsang Center such as Rangoli Competition, Tulsi Vivah, etc.
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Upcoming Events At Satsang Center
Cambridge City To Hold First Ever Diwali Celebrations
Cambridge City To Hold First Ever Diwali Celebrations


In keeping with the city’s reputation as a community that continually seeks ways to promote and celebrate its rich diversity, the Mayor’s Office, in partnership with City Councilor Nadeem Mazen, shall be hosting the first ever Citywide celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, on Sunday, October 30, 2016, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
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Falu's Bollywood Orchestra Benefiting The Desai Foundation


Falu returns to The Middle East after over a decade! And she brings with her for the first time her Bollywood Orchestra! This special night will benefit The Desai Foundation. The event will be held on November 3rd.
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 Falu's Bollywood Orchestra Benefiting The Desai Foundation
Wholistic Health Alliance – 3rd Open House
Wholistic Health Alliance – 3rd Open House


Wholistic Health Alliance extends a very warm invitation to the entire New England community to its 3rd Open House!! With 2 very successful Open Houses behind us, we are super excited to welcome you all to this Free community health event on November 6th.
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Boston Bhangra Competition 2016


The Boston Bhangra Competition, called BBC for short, will be hosted on November 19th, 2016 at the Orpheum Theatre. The event has been sold out every year at one of the most historical theatres in Boston so buy your tickets now.
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Boston Bhangra Competition 2016
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IMANE Announces Awards For Its 38TH Annual Gala
IMANE Announces Awards For Its 38TH Annual Gala


IMANE, is going to honor Victor Saldhana, Tej Shah, Sangita Murali and Manju Sheth at the organization’s 38th annual gala at Burlington Marriott Hotel on November 19.
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Arpita Kurdekar - A Story In Courage


It was her dream to come to the United States and build bridges. Her family scraped together everything they had to make it happen because they believed in Arpita – her smarts, her talent, her artistic ability, and her courage. However, life had something else in store for her.
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Arpita Kurdekar - A Story In Courage
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Moving To The City … As Empty Nesters!
Moving To The City … As Empty Nesters!


by Lotika Paintal
Last month, I sold our home of 20 years in Lexington and we have bought and moved into a condo, right in Downtown Boston. From my personal experience, it does take a mental shift and a change of routine. Constant comparisons don’t work well - as each place is so very different. It may not be for everyone, but overall city life can be very enjoyable and surprisingly comfortable – for empty nesters.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Ramayan in English, Shadaj: A. Gokhale - P. Joshi, R.K. Shriramkumar, Belmont Diwali, IAB Diwali, TriNethra 2016, Abhang and Natyasangeet Concert and Chhandika Youth Ensemble: Shakti.
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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: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week


by Priyanka Jain
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, and Anushka Sharma, releases a new hit this week, “Breakup Song.” Are you wondering why everyone is wearing headphones in the video? Well, they’re at a silent disco! Now this isn’t a song you want to dance to at your friend’s wedding, but it’s super catchy and will definitely make it to your top ten list this week. Songs from M.S. Dhoni and Baar Baar Dekho are still crowding the hits this month!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week
Cartoon: Trump - Hillary
Cartoon: Trump - Hillary


by Mahendra Shah
It does not make a difference..
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Laugh A While - Jokes


The Philosopher Jokes!
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Laugh A While - Jokes
Recipes - Oats, Delicious Oats
Recipes - Oats, Delicious Oats


Oats and delicious ways to use it
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Sanchi Stupa.
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


“If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart.
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Event Update
Friday - 10/21/16
SETU Presents Ramayan in English
YOGA for Positive Health (PPH)
When January Feels Like Summer
Indira

Saturday - 10/22/16
Shadaj: Apoorva Gokhale - Pallavi Joshi; Patho Sarathi Chatterjee
SETU Presents Ramayan in English
SETU Presents Ramayan in English
Ekal Garba NIght
Comedy Play - Kissa Anghoothi Ka
When January Feels Like Summer
When January Feels Like Summer

Sunday - 10/23/16
Grand Diwali Mela
SETU Presents Ramayan in English
Chinmaya Mission Presents Bombay Jayashree
When January Feels Like Summer

Monday - 10/24/16
When January Feels Like Summer

Thursday - 10/27/16
When January Feels Like Summer
Ganesha & Hinduism

Friday - 10/28/16
New England Choice Awards
When January Feels Like Summer
2016 Fall Conference

Saturday - 10/29/16
Annual Diwali Eid Dinner
Diwali Extraordinaire - See It To Believe It!
Diwali Deep Yagya at Dwarkamai Sai Temple Billerica
NETS Childrens Vizhaa 2016
When January Feels Like Summer
When January Feels Like Summer
2016 Fall Conference

Sunday - 10/30/16
Diwali & Grand Annakut
When January Feels Like Summer
Love, (Arranged) Marriage, Gender, & Sexuality in Modern India

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