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Our Voice And Yours


NRIs, foreigners can’t leave India with Rupees!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Sumana Hatwar And Shyamala Ayasola
Lokvani Talks To Sumana Hatwar And Shyamala Ayasola


Volunteer Leads Sumana Hatwar and Shyamala Ayasola of Vibha, a non profit, talk about the charity and the upcoming Kite- flying fundraiser.
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Vision-Aid Presents “Charmer, Warrior, Guide”


Jeyanthi Ghatraju, Sujatha Meyyappan and Sripriya Natarajan Moorthy and Mudurai Muralidaran talked to Lokvani about the upcoming Vision-Aid Broadway-style mega dance presentation “Charmer, Warrior, Guide” on July 14th.
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Vision-Aid Presents “Charmer, Warrior, Guide”
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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Shraddha Kapoor's films have always been successful in the mass centers of the country. She is one actress who has been setting different trends when it comes to the box office.
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The Shirdi Way Is The New Way To Shirdi In North America

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

A new street named Shirdi way came into existence and with that Groton Shirdi Dham and Mission Center now has a new address. The SHIRDI WAY, Groton, MA is now the new way to Shirdi for all devotees who want to experience Sai and Shirdi in North America.
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The Shirdi Way Is The New Way To Shirdi In North America
'Comedy Bindaas, Preetesh Ke Andaaz', Ready To Rock New England
'Comedy Bindaas, Preetesh Ke Andaaz', Ready To Rock New England


Preetesh Shrivastava, who has been regaling the New England area with his humor and stand-up comedy is ready to add another milestone event in the form of "Comedy Bindaas, Preetesh ke Andaaz" on the June 17, 2017 at the Lexington Heritage Museum.
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“Ekal Sur Ekal Taal” – A Splendor Of India’s Rural-Tribal Artistry


Villagers from remote rural Ekal villagers trained in dance and music have been touring the US presenting a spectacular multi-media show called “Ekal Sur Ekal Tal”. The show has been receiving rave reviews and standing ovations in every town. Come and watch this spectacular production on Sunday, June 11th at Norwood High School, Norwood, MA. It is FREE but attendees need to register. https://www.ekal.org/us/event/ekal-sur-ekal-taal-norwood-ma.
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“Ekal Sur Ekal Taal” – A Splendor Of India’s Rural-Tribal Artistry
Interview With Hindustani Vocalist Smt. Gauri Pathare
Interview With Hindustani Vocalist Smt. Gauri Pathare


by Shuchita Rao
Smt. Gauri Pathare trained in the Kirana, Agra and Jaipur gharaanas gave a memorable concert at Learnquest Baithak on May 21. Shuchita Rao of Lokvani spoke to Vidushi Smt. Gauri Pathare.
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Gandharva Choir: Indian Classical Music Choir


Meru Education Foundation and LearnQuest Academy of Music presents Gandharva Choir, an Indian Classical Music Choir conducted by Paandit Madhu Mudgal on June 24th in Weston, MA.
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Gandharva Choir: Indian Classical Music Choir
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Velum Vei Kuzhalum – Kolam Annual Dance Show
Velum Vei Kuzhalum – Kolam Annual Dance Show


by Ramya Srinivas
Bharatanatyam presentation - Velum Vei Kuzhalum on June 3rd by the students of Smt. Sujatha Meyyappan and Kolam Academy raises $5,000 in support of the Harvard Tamil Chair.
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Gomathi And Dhamodharan Talk AID Education And Tamil Nadu Flood Relief


Association for India’s Development (AID) Metro West chapter invited Gomathi and Dhamodharan to talk on Jun 1, 2017 about their efforts in education in rural Tamil Nadu as well as providing relief for and rehabilitating those who were affected by the severe floods in Tamil Nadu in 2015. This was the first talk organized by the chapter, which is in its infancy having been established less than a year ago.
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Gomathi And Dhamodharan Talk AID Education And Tamil Nadu Flood Relief
NESSP 12th Annual Sai Palkhi Procession
NESSP 12th Annual Sai Palkhi Procession


The annual Palkhi festival organized by the New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar occurs every summer. It is an opportunity for devotees to welcome their beloved Shirdi Sai Baba home. This year's is 12th annual Sai Palkhi Utsav (festival) and started on May 13th and was followed by procession to Groton temple site along with 100’s of devotees and then to Palkhi registered devotee homes.
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Team Maruti Bikes For Dharma To Support Injured Veterans


by K. Arvind
Team Maruti from Bharathi Vidyashram and the Hindu Temple of New Hampshire rallied to “Bike for Dharma” the third year in a row, and contributed over $2300 in the form of registration fees and donations, in support of the nation’s injured veterans, as they participated in the “Honor Ride New Hampshire”, a bicycle ride around Nashua, NH on Saturday, June 3rd.
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Team Maruti Bikes For Dharma To Support Injured Veterans
IAB Awards Two Scholarships
IAB Awards Two Scholarships


For the third year in a row, Indian Americans for Burlington (IAB) provided two scholarships of $500 each to two graduating seniors. This year's winners were Meghna Verma and Anusha Dattar.
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CRYKet For Child Rights 2017 Takes Place In Boston To Help Fulfill Children’s Dreams


CRY, Child Rights and You America Inc., a 501(c)(3) non- profit that works towards ensuring children their basic rights to live, learn, grow and play, organized it’s very first CRY Cricket Tournament, “CRYKet” in Boston on May 13th and May 21st at Nelson Park, MA.
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CRYKet For Child Rights 2017 Takes Place In Boston To Help Fulfill Children’s Dreams
UIANE & IMANE: Health Fitness And Wellness Fair
UIANE & IMANE: Health Fitness And Wellness Fair


UIANE and IMANE would like to thank all those who attended the Health Fair on Sunday June 4th including the speakers, vendors, media and committee members, and helped make it a huge success.
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Introduction To Cure Is Possible For Medical Professionals


We invite doctors, healthcare providers and medical students to learn about integrating ancient science of ShivYog cosmic medicine into modern day medical practices from Dr. Avdhoot Shivanand in this one hour seminar on Friday June 9, 2017 at Helm Auditorium, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, MA.
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Introduction To Cure Is Possible For Medical Professionals
IALYouth Affairs With Lex Groups Brings College And Career Workshop
IALYouth Affairs  With Lex Groups Brings College And Career Workshop


On Saturday June 10th at the Lexington High School Commons 2, the IAL Youth Affairs & School Committee, riding on the success of the inaugural workshop in 2016, will bring LHS seniors and alumni, professionals and experts, interested students and parents together to showcase multiple pathways to success.
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Dr. Avdhoot Baba Shivanand Ji To Grace Boston


You have watched him on television for many years. Among many topics, you have heard him talk about day to day challenges that are faced by all of us at some point in our life.
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Dr. Avdhoot Baba Shivanand Ji To Grace Boston
Calcutta Club To Host The Third Annual Sanskriti LitFest And Book Fair
Calcutta Club To Host The Third Annual Sanskriti LitFest And Book Fair


Calcutta Club USA will host the third annual Sanskriti LitFest and Book Fair on June 10th in Acton, MA.
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Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj, Shegaon Mukhotgat Parayan In Boston


Smt. Vidya Padwal Mukhotgat parayan in New England area will be held on Saturday, June 17th in Lexington, MA.
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Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj, Shegaon Mukhotgat Parayan In Boston
Awakening: Inner Happiness And Freedom
Awakening: Inner Happiness And Freedom


Brahma Kumaris welcomes Sister Shivani to North America. She will be in the Boston area to talk about Awakening: Inner Happiness And Freedom on July 4th in Foxboro, MA.
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Ananaya Vinay Wins 2017 National Spelling Bee


Ananya Vinay, 12-year-old from California, became the 13th consecutive Indian-American to win the National Spelling Bee, with Rohan Rajeev as runner-up.
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Ananaya Vinay Wins 2017 National Spelling Bee
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Padma Vibhushan Award For Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
Padma Vibhushan Award For Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev


Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev receives India’s highest annual civilian award for “exceptional and distinguished service in recognition of over seven million volunteers of Isha worldwide, involved in transmitting the science of inner wellbeing and the Tamil people in particular.
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Dr. Nikhil Munshi Named To Association Of American Physicians For 2017


Dr. Nikhil Munshi of Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Naga Chalasani, Sanjay Saint and Anil Sood — as well as the other 56 physicians, were honored in recognition of their pursuit of medical knowledge, the advancement — through experimentation and discovery of basic and clinical science — and their application to clinical medicine, were named to the Association of American Physicians for 2017.
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Dr. Nikhil Munshi Named To Association Of American Physicians For 2017
Raja Chari Among 12 New Astronauts Chosen By NASA
Raja Chari Among 12 New Astronauts Chosen By NASA


U.S. Space Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has chosen 12 new astronauts, including Lt Col Raja Chari from Iowa and a MIT graduate, from a record number of over 18,000 applicants, who will be trained for missions into Earth orbit and to deep space.
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MatScience21 Alankar Subhash Agarwal
The Same Retirement In Feet And Meters


by Sangita Joshi Rousseau
Different financial calculations for retirement often present a challenge. On one hand, it may be represented as a lump sum. On the other, a monthly income. While both numbers are easily calculated, many individuals find it far more difficult to assess their relative value.
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The Same Retirement In Feet And Meters
How To Create An Exciting Future
How To Create An Exciting Future


Sadhguru sets out the essentials for growth, success, and a joyful and fulfilling life. He says, “Unfortunately, ninety percent of humanity is functioning well below their potential,” and “You do not have to be better than someone else, but you should not be anything less than what you can be.”
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INSPIRATION III


Each soul is potentially Divine. The goal is to manifest that Divinity within by controlling nature:- External and Internal. Do this either by Work or Worship or by Psychic Control or Philosophy - by one or more or all of these and BE FREE !
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INSPIRATION III
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Gandharva Choir, Ekal Math Bee, Nrityanjali 40, and Youth Camp by Acharya Vivek.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Ramachandran Balakrishna and Kishore Balsara, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Cartoon: Life After Mother's Day
Cartoon: Life After Mother's Day


by Mahendra Shah
I don't know about me...
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Laugh A While


What is funny about Physics.
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Laugh A While
Quinoa - The Super Grain
Quinoa - The Super Grain


Now that Quinoa is so well known and many of us are adapting this nutritious dish sometimes as a staple time to share some recipes.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


When flowers bloom, art comes to life.
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


Albert Einstein “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years left to live”.
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Event Update
Friday - 06/09/17
ShivYog Durga Saptashati with Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji
Dhoom Entertainment

Saturday - 06/10/17
BAPS Walk Green 2017
Sanskriti Book Fair 2017
Pritam Bhattacharjee with Prithwiraj Bhattacharjee

Sunday - 06/11/17
Ekal Vidyalaya Fundraiser: Ekal Sur Ekal Taal

Saturday - 06/17/17
Shri Gajanan Maharaj, Shegaon Mukhotgat Parayan
Comedy Bindaas: Preetesh Ke Andaaz
Vishwa Samskrita Dinam Celebrations

Friday - 06/23/17
Isha Hatha Yoga For Children in Wellesley Hills (Boston), MA

Saturday - 06/24/17
Gandharva Classical Choir
Ekal Math Bee 2017
Surya Kriya in Wellesley Hills (Boston), MA

Monday - 06/26/17
Chinmaya Maruti Summer Enrichment Program

Tuesday - 7/4/17
Awakening:Inner Happiness and Freedom - with Sister Shivani

Friday - 7/14/17
6th Annual Hindu Mandir Priests

Saturday - 7/15/17
Varshini Mohankumar

Sunday - 7/16/17
Vision Aid: Krishna

Saturday - 7/22/17
Hindi Manch SaReGaMaPa Auditions

Sunday - 7/23/17
Hindi Manch SaReGaMaPa Auditions

Friday - 7/28/17
Nrityanjali40

Saturday - 7/29/17
Nrityanjali40

Sunday - 7/30/17
Nrityanjali40

Thursday - 8/3/17
A Bridge Together

Saturday - 8/5/17
India Day at DCU Center

Sunday - 8/6/17
Vivekananda Family Camp 2017 - Tolland, MA

Monday - 8/7/17
Hindi Manch SaReGaMaPa Auditions

Friday - 8/11/17
Youth Camp by Acharya Vivek

Saturday - 8/19/17
Essence Of India

Friday - 9/15/17
Shadaj: Omkar Dadarkar

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