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Our Voice And Yours


While we celebrate the festive season, let us take a moment to share our sadness at the horrific events in Las Vegas. Our prayers are with the families.
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Our Voice And Yours
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The Biggest Garba Of New England With Atul Purohit Left Bostonians Spellbound
The Biggest Garba Of New England With Atul Purohit Left Bostonians Spellbound


On Sept 10th, 2017, Indian community of Boston witnessed the biggest Navratri Raas-Garba celebration event held ever in the New England area. The event was hosted by The Academy of Creative Arts (ACA) in collaboration with Dhoom Entertainment, at the grand Ambrosia Banquet Facility, in Foxborough, MA.
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In Search Of A New Model For Selecting Board Members


Having worked with a large number of Indian community organizations I have been always saddened to see the confusions sometimes caused by board elections. The positive energy spent in some elections is enormous with a lot negativity created in the process. What causes these tensions? Can this be avoided? Perhaps a new organizational model will help.
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In Search Of A New Model For Selecting Board Members
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Harvard Tamil Chair - New England - Grand Musical Fundraiser Event
Harvard Tamil Chair - New England - Grand Musical Fundraiser Event


Karthick Iyer's Indosoul Team with Devan Ekambaram - Grand Musical Event for Harvard Tamil Chair Fundraiser on September 30th at Concord Middle School was a full packed show with 350 people. This is something unusual on a Vijayadasami evening.
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Memorial Concert Touches Hearts Of Hindustani Classical Music Lovers


A tribute concert was organized by Boston based vocalist and harmonium artist, Shri Ramachandra Joshi in memory of his Guru, the noted Hindustani classical vocalist, the late Vidushi Smt. Veena Sahasrabuddhe who passed away on June 29, 2016 at the age of 67 years.
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Memorial Concert Touches Hearts Of Hindustani Classical Music Lovers
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Ananya Venkatesan Shines In Debut Performance
Ananya Venkatesan Shines In Debut Performance


Ananya Venkatesan’s passion for dance is well-known in the New England community. In addition to being an avid participant in competitions, cultural performances and Vision-Aid productions, she also choreographs and teaches Bollywood and folk dances to younger children.
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Triveni School - 41st Annual Recital


Triveni School of Dance presents its 41st annual recital on Oct 8 at the Kresge Auditorium.
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Triveni School - 41st Annual Recital
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Dwarkamai Tennis Tournament Conducts The Sixth Annual Event
Dwarkamai Tennis Tournament Conducts The Sixth Annual Event


Shri Dwarkamai Sports Team was proud to organize their Sixth Annual Tennis Tournament at the Billerica Recreation Tennis Courts on October 1, 2017.
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NESSP Celebrates Navratri Festival In A Grand Scale


New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar, celebrated the Sharad “Navratri Parva” starting September 20th through 30th.
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NESSP Celebrates Navratri Festival In A Grand Scale
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Dipti Mehta Performing In A Poignant Solo Show To End Sex Trafficking In India Comes To Beverly
Dipti Mehta Performing In A Poignant Solo Show To End Sex Trafficking In India Comes To Beverly


Award-winning actress Dipti Mehta’s acclaimed solo show HONOUR: Confessions of a Mumbai Courtesan visits India’s red-light district where we meet the eunuch, priest, pimp, mother and daughter who call it home. A two-performance event, hitting the stage Saturday, October 7th at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM will held at the historic Larcom Theatre in Beverly, MA.
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Rangoli And Yoga At Satsang Center


Enjoy Diwali and Rangoli competition at the Satsang Center this weekend from Oct. 7-9, 2017.
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Rangoli And Yoga At Satsang Center
Chinmaya Boston Presents Essence Of 18 Chapters Of Bhagavad Gita
Chinmaya Boston Presents Essence Of 18 Chapters Of Bhagavad Gita


This year, Swami Ramakrishnananda ji’s discourses will be at the Knights of Columbus, 17 Willow St, Westborough, MA from Oct 8th to 13th - 7:15 to 9PM. Tell all your friends and loved ones. Do not miss this amazing event!
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Navarathri Golu - Connecting Community To Culture


Navarathri is one of my favorite festivals as we all learn a lot about the traditions and cultures from the various regions in India and this festival is a great way of bringing the community together through Golu, Gharba, Dhandiya, Dussehra etc.
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Navarathri Golu - Connecting Community To Culture
Gandhi Memorial Event In Lincoln
Gandhi Memorial Event In Lincoln


India Discovery Center in collaboration with The First Parish in Lincoln will host a Gandhi Memorial Event in Lincoln Public Library on Sunday, October 15, from 2 pm to 4:30 pm.
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Indian Americans Of Lexington To Celebrate Diwali Mela


Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL) is celebrating its 2017 Diwali Mela on October 21st at Lexington High School. Diwali (also "Deepavali") — the festival of lights — is one of the biggest festivals in India and is truly pan-Indian. Indian Americans of Lexington has been conducting the Diwali Fest since 1995.
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Indian Americans Of Lexington To Celebrate Diwali Mela
India Discovery Center Seminar III – Classical Period (700BC-200BC)
India Discovery Center Seminar III – Classical Period (700BC-200BC)


India Discovery Center is pleased to announce its third seminar in the series of “Let us Explore India’s Cultural History” on Saturday, October 28, at Bemis Hall, 3 Bedford Road, Lincoln. The full day seminar will include presentations and discussion of research of various aspects of India’s cultural history during the period 700BC-200BC.
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Hindi Manch SaReGaMaPa 2017 - Auditions Open


Hindi Manch is very happy to announce one of the biggest musical events of the year 2017 -the ‘New England Hindi Manch SaReGaMaPa - 2017’.
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Hindi Manch SaReGaMaPa 2017 - Auditions Open
Saheli’s Fundraising Gala Nirbhaya
Saheli’s Fundraising Gala Nirbhaya


Saheli has been in Massachusetts helping and supporting South Asian families in crisis for the past 21 years. You have been a generous supporter and friend of Saheli for most of the past decade. Your generous donation has made it possible to help so many in the community.
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Lokvani Community Heros Night


We are delighted to invite you to a one-of-a-kind evening where we celebrate and honor Heros in our community. The event will be held on December 16 at the Ambrosia Banquet Hall in Foxborough, MA. In the spirit of the holiday season, the event will be filled with great food, entertainment and an excellent DJ.
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Math Bee Winner Hosts Math Training Camp For Ekal
Math Bee Winner Hosts Math Training Camp For Ekal


Do you have a young child 4th through 6th grader who would like to learn the tricks and tips for winning Math Bees? Kathir Meyyappan, a young man who has had much success in Math Bees is now sharing some of the secrets in a short math camp he is running. A passionate supporter of education for the underprivileged, Kathir is donating every dollar of the proceed to support an Ekal school . For more information please ckeck Kathir's Math camp
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Manoj Bhargava's Documentary On Rural India - Insightful


“Billions in Change 2,” is a follow-up to the 2015 documentary film, “Billions in Change,” which chronicled the philanthropy of Indian American entrepreneur Manoj Bhargava, the creator of the Five Hour Energy Drink. This film presents innovative solutions to transform Rural India.
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The MITE Of Pride
The MITE Of Pride


Most human beings have not come to the realization that what is happening in their mind is not a reality. - Sadhguru.
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GOPIO Delegation Discusses Diaspora Issues With Indian MEA Sushma Swaraj


A delegation from GOPIO, the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (www.gopio.net and gopio.com), met with India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on September 24th in New York and discussed several Indian Diaspora issues and avenues of cooperation.
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GOPIO Delegation Discusses Diaspora Issues With Indian MEA Sushma Swaraj
India Leads The World In The Rate Of Growth In Inequality
India Leads The World In The Rate Of Growth In Inequality


Citing the Credit Suisse Global Wealth Databook, he noted that inequality growth rate in India is now the fastest in the world. The top 1% of earners in India own 47% of its assets, while the bottom 30% own close to 0%.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Sanjay Subrahmanyam, G.J.R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi, Tarun Bhattacharya, Deepavali Light Musical Treat, Natya Mohotsav, Vignesh Ishwar, TriNethra - Third Eye Festival of Dance, Stings N Beats, Lokvani Community Heros Night and MITHAS Membership.
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Weekend Entertainment

Event Update
Friday - 10/06/17
TiE Startup Con
Kala Sangam

Saturday - 10/7/17
Dil Se - 2
Chinmaya Mission Presents Sanjay Subrahmanyam
HONOUR: Confessions of a Mumbai Courtesan

Sunday - 10/8/17
MITHAS: Tarun Bhattacharya (Hindustani Santoor)
Karwa Chouth Celebration/Puja at Dwarkamai
Chinmaya Mission Presents G.J.R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi
Karwa Chauth Puja and Dinner

Saturday - 10/14/17
Annual Diwali Eid Dinner
New England Sampreeti: Dhamakedar Diwali
Deepavali Light Musical Treat
Natya Mahotsav

Sunday - 10/15/17
MITHAS: Vignesh Ishwar (Carnatic Vocal)
Diwali Lighting at Burlington Commons
Gandhi Memorial Event

Thursday - 10/19/17
Diwali - Laxmi Puja, Family Puja

Saturday - 10/21/17
Indian Americans of Lexington to celebrate Diwali

Sunday - 10/22/17
Sun.Oct.22nd Diwai Deep yagya at Dwarkamai Sai Temple

Saturday - 10/28/17
Anuradha Palakurthi with Bappi Lahiri
Seminar on the Classical Period (700BC- 200BC)
ATASK: 2017 Silk Road Gala

Saturday - 11/4/17
MITHAS: Apratim Majumdar (Hindustani Sarod)
NY: Benefit Gala for Ekal Vidyalaya
Konkani Diwali, Konkanis of New England
IIT AGNE General Body Meeting
SwaRaag AUDITIONS: 2017 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition

Sunday - 11/5/17
Narityameva Jayatey 2017

Saturday - 11/11/17
Ekal Presents: Meera - Love and Godliness
MITHAS: N Ravikiran (Carnatic Chitraveena)
Boston Bhangra Competition 2017

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