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Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers!!
India about to make it to World's Top 5 Economies.
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| Lokvani Honors Community Heroes - I |  |
Lokvani is delighted to present the first set of community heroes to be honored at the Lokvani Community and Youth Night to be held on Dec. 16 at Ambrosia Banquet Hall in Foxborough, MA. Anish Khanzode, Carolyn Passey, Nalini Goyal and Geeta Kannan are being recognized for their tireless support of community work. We humbly salute their work. In addition to honoring the heroes, the evening features great entertainment, a lovely feast and DJ dancing. Buy your tickets for the heroes night. Come celebrate the holidays with us!
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| In Conversation With Apratim Majumdar |
by Shuchita Rao
MITHAS presented Kolkatta based artists Shri Apratim Majumdar on the sarod instrument accompanied by Shri Amit Chatterjee on the tabla November 4, 2017. Shuchita Rao of Lokvani spoke to Shri Majumdar about his journey in music.
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| Bollywood Baatein |  |
(This section is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
After a wait of 17 long years, Indian model Manushi Chhillar has won the Miss World crown.
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| Ekal Mobile App Building Workshop & Competition | (This section is sponsored by Masala Art)
Have you always wanted to create your own mobile application but dreaded programming? Are you a non-tech person who wants to keep up with technological advancements? Or do you just want to impress your friends? Well if you answered yes to any of these questions or consider yourself to be “in the zone”, the Mobile App Building Workshop is for you! This event will be held on December 9th at Tufts University’s Medford Campus and will run from 10 am to 5 pm. It is open to ages 8+ and no prior coding experience is needed.
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| Soul-Stirring Music By Master Flautist, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia |  |
by Shuchita Rao
On the evening of November 18th, at Regis College, the organizations Radio MusicIndia in partnership with LearnQuest Academy of Music presented a bansuri concert by one of the greatest legends of Indian Classical Music, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. His consummate artistry successfully created a powerful common experience for the audience consisting of members of a variety of ages, ethnicities and cultures. The concert will live in the memories of music lovers in Boston for a long time to come.
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| Abhimata: A Wish Upon A Star! |
by Pallavi Nagesha
In the galaxy of wishing stars AIM for Seva shines bright, bringing joy and fulfillment to countless through its programs. On November 11, 2017, Rukmini Vijaykumar enthralled us all with a presentation of Abhimata, The Beloved.
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| Rasa Vaibhava 2017: An Ode To The Goddesses With Glorious Dances |  |
by Mamatha Suryadevara
On November 18, 2017, Chinmaya Mission Auditorium in Andover, MA came alive with the 5th Rasa Vaibhava celebrations hosted by Vaibhava Dance School. This year’s theme was Meena Lochani - An Ode to the Goddesses.
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| Strings N Beats - A Delightful Experience |
In the Indian tradition when rhythm music and movement blend together in perfect unison what results is sheer magic. The String N Beats concert combined music and dance is a beautiful fashion making the experience delightful for the audience.
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| Hindi Play “Shatranj Ke Mohre” Harnesses Creative Skills Of Sharon Town Residents |  |
by Shuchita Rao
Directed by Jayashree Shahane, the 2.5 hour long play 'Shatranj Ke Mohre' was presented on November 18th as a maiden offering of the newly formed Sharon based entertainment company “Bravo Arts” started by Shri Deepak Shahane, Shri Div Prakash and Shri Deepak Wadhwa.
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| Harvard Tamil Chair New England - Fundraiser Comedy Play With Y Gee Mahendran & Team |
Thiru. Y.G. Mahendra and Chicago Triveni Team enthralled the audience with their fabulous comedy play 'Kaasedhaan Kadavuladaa' on November 17th. Maximum Media with YGM agreed to do this play for free as a fundraiser for Harvard Tamil Chair - New England.
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| Lexington GIG (Getting Involved Group) Holds Free Seminar |  |
The Getting Involved Group (GIG) invites you to a free seminar on Saturday, December 2nd from 2:00 PM-4:30 PM, at the Lexington Community Center (39 Marrett Road). The session is intended to educate the Indian American community on why and how to get involved in the activities and governance of the town. It will feature a key note address by Suzie Barry, Chairman- Board of Selectmen, Lexington, MA. All interested persons are welcome to attend this free event. Light refreshments will be available.
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| 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 Heroes Night |  |
We are delighted to invite you to a one-of-a-kind evening where we celebrate and honor Heroes 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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| Samarth Gupta Named Rhodes Scholar |
Samarth Gupta, a resident of Acton, a Harvard senior concentrating in Economics, a Truman Scholar, named 2018 Rhodes Scholar.
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| Dr. Dinesh Patel Named Paul Harris Fellow By Rotary International |  |
Dr. Dinesh Patel, chief of arthroscopic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, named Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.
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| The Power Of Stillness |
Sadhguru writes about his favorite locations to set up yoga centers, vibrant rock beds, endless possibilities of engineering, the basis of success, beneficial forces of nature, and a practice we can do in the next four weeks in order to experience the silent power of stillness.
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| Why Be Vegetarian! Or Why Stay Away From Non-Vegetarian Food |  |
by Sudhir Parikh
If the Majority of the world eats non-veg, then why should we be against it? There are five reasons: Physical, Religious, Shreyas v/s Preyas...
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| Weekend Entertainment |
Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Lokvani Community and Youth Celebration, and MITHAS Membership.
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| For The Mathematically Inclined |  |
Congratulations to Ramachandran Balakrishna, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all.
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| Laugh A While - Jokes |
it is family time and a good time for laughs!
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| Recipes - Seasonal |  |
Cranberry, sweet potato and turkey - It is thanksgiving once again!
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| Picture Of The Fortnight |
Perfect Sunset!
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| Thought For The Day |  |
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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| Obituary: Satish Chandra Dhingra |
Satish Chandra Dhingra of Concord, MA, an architect and a TiE-Boston volunteer, passed away on Nov. 13. He was 79. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for visiting hours on Wednesday, November 29th from 4 to 8 pm in the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord Center.
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