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| Our Voice And Yours |
Lyft, Uber Now Allowed To Pick Up Passengers At Logan Airport!
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| Lokvani Talks To Michael Zimmerman |  |
Lokvani had the honor to watch the NOVA episode on the "Search for the Superbattery" with one of the scientists / entrepreneurs featured in the series, Dr. Michael Zimmerman. Dr. Zimmerman has invented a Solid Battery that has the potential to transform the world of Lithium Ion batteries and make them safe. Dr. Zimmerman talked to Lokvani about his journey as an inventor and entrepreneur.
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| In Conversation With Atty. Trupti Patel |
Trupti Patel is a leading Immigration Attorney who has served the Indian community for many years. She talked to Lokvani about the travel ban and the potential impact of future immigration policy changes in the new administration.
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| Bollywood Baatein |  |
(This section is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Actress Ileana D'Cruz admits to have been eve-teased and harassed, and described the experience as "traumatic".
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| IAGB Republic Day Celebration 2017 | (This section is sponsored by Masala Art)
The India Association of Greater Boston hosted the 68th Republic Day Celebrations on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Burlington High School in Burlington, MA. Besides the cultural program, the event was expanded from previous years to include competitions for children and a very popular Anthakshari competition.
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| Chinmaya Mission Boston Presents TM Krishna |  |
Chinmaya Mission Boston presents Magsaysay Award Winner
Vidwan TM Krishna on April 2nd.
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| South Asian Showdown 2017 |
If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don't miss South Asian Showdown on Saturday, February 4, 2017.
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| Tamil Makkal Mandram Celebrates Thai Pongal Thiruvizha And Tamizhar Marabu Dhina Vizha |  |
by Sujatha Meyyappan
Tamil Makkal Mandram celebrated their signature event of the year - "Thai Pongal Thiruvizha and Tamizhar Marabu Dhina Vizha" on January 28, 2017. This mega event was well attended by around 700 guests, in their grand traditional attire! More than 200 Cultural participants entertained the audience with their marvelous performances.
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| HPHC: Asian Indian Survey |
To help serve you better and develop programs to meet your needs, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is conducting a survey about its insurance program for visitors from India, Eastern Harmony and many of its other services. There is a prize drawing of 1 prize of $500, 2 prizes of $250, and 10 prizes of $50.
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| Consecration Of New Deities At The Hindu Temple Of New Hampshire |  |
by K. Arvind
The Hindu Temple of New Hampshire, Nashua, NH is pleased to announce the completion of a major expansion of the Temple resulting in the addition of magnificent new shrines (sannidhis) for various revered deities - Sri Medha Dakshinamoorti, the Navagrahas, and Sri Kanchi Paramacharya.
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| Samskritam Shloka-Recitation Competition |
Samskrita Bharati-Greater Boston is organizing its 13th annual "Samskritam Shloka-Recitation Competition" for Children on February 4, 2017 in Dracut, MA.
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| Harvard India Conference |  |
The 14th Annual India Conference 2017 at Harvard is scheduled to be held during Feb. 11-12, 2017 in Boston.
Get your heavily discounted early bird tickets now before they run out :)
We have created a special discount promo code for Lokvani readers. Please enter the code LOKVANI at checkout and get a further 10% off!!
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| IAB College Admissions, Immigration And Financial Workshops |
Indian American for Burlington is organizing a free College Admissions, Immigration, and Insurance and Retirement Planning Workshops on Sunday February 19, 2017 in Burlington, MA. The event is open to everyone!
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| Adiyogi - The First Yogi |  |
On Mahashivratri February 24th, Sadhguru will share his intimate experience of Adiyogi with the world. Come and bask in the grace of the ultimate.
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| Contribute Towards The Kitchen Construction For Groton Sai Temple (NESSP) |
New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar is excited and looking forward for the completion of temple construction. The temple is currently operating in a leased space located in Chelmsford, MA and will move to permanent temple located in Groton-MA. The temple construction is going in fast phase and currently looking for contributions from the community.
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| Sharon Middle Schoolers Are National Finalists In Verizon App Challenge |  |
The team of 7th graders from Sharon Middle School - Rohan Bommaraju, Amelia Dasari, Shreesh Nalatwad, Sri Vishnu Piratla and Tanvi Shah - have come up with a mobile app concept, EMPOWER, that helps people with autism find jobs. They will represent Massachusetts on the national platform as part of the Verizon App Challenge.
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| SABAGB Welcomes New Board Of Directors For 2017 |
The South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston (SABA GB) is pleased to announce its Executive Committee for 2017 consists of Saraa Basaria, President; Manmeet Kaur Desai, Vice President; Rashima Shukla, Secretary; and Amal Bala, Treasurer, as well as a planned expansion of its award-winning "Know Your Rights!" (KYR) program offering community-based legal education.
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| Cricket Expands In USA With $2.4 Billion Infrastructure |  |
Global Sports Ventures announced plans to build an estimated $2.4 Billion in infrastructure and business development to drive economic growth across eight states. GSV plans to professionalize cricket in the United States by creating a league that allows athletes to compete at the highest level while providing fans and audiences the ability to enjoy the game at its world-class facilities.
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| 5 Tips For Navigating The Real Estate Transaction |
Thinking of buying or selling a home this year. Here are 5 tips to help you get through the real estate process.
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| Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: The Quotes That Spark The Inspiration To Carry On In Life |  |
The wisdom in Mahatma Gandhi's quotes is still referred to by many in India as well as by the people all around the world. On his death anniversary, we have gathered few of them to spark the inspiration to move along in life.
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| Weekend Entertainment |
Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Rang Barse Holi Hai, Romu Majumdar, Chinmaya Mission-TM Krishna, Raaga-Rang 2017 and MITHAS Annual Membership.
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| For The Mathematically Inclined |  |
Congratulations to Ramachandran Balakrishna, Avani Bhargava, Avanish Gowrishankar and Aditya Kaushik, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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| Movie Review: Raees |
by Priyanka Jain
Raees is a fictitious story of how a young boy named Raees spends his life becoming the leader of a smuggling enterprise - bringing in alcohol to the dry state of Gujarat, India. Don't sweat it if you miss Raees in the theaters. You can skip it entirely unless you're a die-hard SRK fan.
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| Cartoon: Raees |  |
by Mahendra Shah
We needed something to celebrate Republic Day!
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| Laugh A While - Jokes |
Real estate broker and what matters!
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| Recipes - Super Bowl Mania |  |
Super Bowl is this Sunday - Go Pats!
Here are some links of some great football food.
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| Picture Of The Fortnight |
Bottle Brush Bloom!
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| Thought For The Day |  |
"I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do."
- Robert A. Heinlein.
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| Obituary: Albert Sherring |
Albert Sherring passed away peacefully on January 27, 2017.
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| Obituary: Nishi Nehra |  |
Nishi Nehra, wife of Ram Nehra, of Rhode Island passed away on January 30, 2017.
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