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Our Voice And Yours


Weston and Boston proper are two of the richest ZIP codes in the country. Weston’s ZIP code, ranked No. 9, had an average adjusted gross income of $860,400. The Boston ZIP code, which starts at Downtown Crossing and basically follows the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, was ranked No. 12 and had an average adjusted gross income of $711,900.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Mridula Satyamurti
Lokvani Talks To Mridula Satyamurti


Mridula Satyamurti is a scientist by training and an academician by profession with a lifelong passion for art. "I started drawing before I could write and with the encouragement of my parents spent my childhood constantly drawing and painting," says Mridula. She describes her journey as an artist.
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In Conversation With Ratna Dalal, Artist


To unwind from the highly computerized world of architecture I started making botanical paintings as a hobby. Now I have been making them for almost thirty years! After working on a computer for long hours, when I switch to paints, brushes and water it is very refreshing and recharging for the soul.
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In Conversation With Ratna Dalal, Artist
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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Alia Bhatt starer 'Raazi' becomes the fastest trending trailer on social media.
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MIT India Conference

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by Geetha Patil
The MIT India Conference 2018 was organized by the MIT Students Association on April 8, 2018 by bringing together the visionaries from various industries, including technology, finance, social impact, energy, healthcare, media and government. This year’s theme of the conference was “Pioneering Innovation” which highlighted India’s prime innovators and thought-leaders, and explored how they are transforming the economic, social, cultural, and technological landscape of India.
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MIT India Conference
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A Glimpse Of Thiruvaiyaru In Lexington, MA
A Glimpse Of Thiruvaiyaru In Lexington, MA


by Anandhi Sankar
It is a tradition to celebrate Thygaraja day at Smt. Revathi Ramaswamy’s home every year. This year it was held on Apr 7, 2018. The students of her school, Upasana School of Music enthusiastically prepared and showcased their talent with a short introduction that gave the background of their chosen piece. This introduction captured the audience attention and helped the audience to appreciate the nuances of the presentation more.
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Mujhe Rang De - A Tribute To Asha Bhosale


Meena Sundaram along with vocalists Shankar Gangaikondan, Meenakshi Kulshreshtha, Vijay Kumar, Suzana Naik , Reshma Nair, Hemant Patkar, Umesh Rao, Shantanu Sen, Pankaj Shah, Shekhar Shastri, Sharanya Sarkar Verma accompanied by Nikhil Pendharkar and Vibhas Paranjpe on Keyboards, Manish Kurup on Guitar, Angshuman Parashar on Bass Guitar, Shridhar Ganapuramon Drums/ Octapads/ Congas, Ashish Panseon Octapads and Bharat Lagu: Tabla/ Dholak/Percussion presented a musical evening that helped raise funds for ASHA.
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Mujhe Rang De - A Tribute To Asha Bhosale
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Kaafila - A Bollywood Caravan
Kaafila - A Bollywood Caravan


Ekal Vidyalaya presents a fabulous Bollywood-Flamenco-Kathak dance music event on April 29th at the Ashland High School. The dancers and singers are award-winning professional dancers from India. Come see Aditi Bhagwat, Kunal Om and others. BUY TICKETS
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All In Good Spirit: A Look Into Gurjar’s Casino Night Festivities


by Bharat Shah
Casino Night organized by Gurjar was a classic combination of great intentions, hard work by its energetic organizers and whole-hearted support it got from sponsors and participants.
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All In Good Spirit: A Look Into Gurjar’s Casino Night Festivities
Saheli Mehendi Night
Saheli Mehendi Night


Saheli organized a Mehendi afternoon at the Chelmsford Senior Center on April 8th. Saheli is an organization dedicated to empowering South Asian women and their families in Massachusetts to lead safe and healthy lives. It was an event with the purpose of bringing members of various communities together and to spread awareness of domestic violence and to share how Saheli helps women and families dealing with domestic violence situations!
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The Essence: Where East Meets West


The Essence: Where East Meets West, a classical music fundraiser for Joy Guru Humanitarian Services on April 13th in Worcester, MA.
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The Essence: Where East Meets West
NESSP Celebrating Multi Language (states) New Year Day
NESSP Celebrating Multi Language (states) New Year Day


NESSP will be celebrating multi language (states) New Year day on Saturday April 14th from 9 am. The New Year celebrations include Tamil Puthandu (Tamil Nadu), Navreh (Kashmir), Vaisakhi (North and central India), Rongali Bihu (Assam), Vishu (Kerala), Bishuva Sankranthi (Odisha), Poila Boishakh (Bengal), and Maithili New year (Mithila, part of Bihar).
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IITAGNE: Boston’s Robotics Revolution


Robots are invading our lives in a variety of ways: from consumer robots that clean our houses to industrial robots that make our cars; from robots that take care of our elderly to drones that fight our wars. Boston is the second fastest growing robotics technology cluster in the US. Join us for an afternoon of learning with leading experts on the state of the technology and what the future holds.
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IITAGNE: Boston’s Robotics Revolution
Teacher's Appreciation Day 2018
Teacher's Appreciation Day 2018


HSS welcomes you to a unique experience to express our gratitude to teachers at Teacher's Appreciation Day on April 22nd in Chelmsford, MA,
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Seminar On The Golden Period: 200BC-500AD


We are pleased to announce our next seminar in the series "Let us explore the Cultural History of India." The fourth event entitled "Seminar on the Golden Period, 200BC-500AD" is scheduled on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 9 AM to 4 PM at Bemis Hall in Lincoln, MA.
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Seminar On The Golden Period: 200BC-500AD
Shri Gajanan Maharaj, Shegaon Mukhotgat Parayan In Boston
Shri Gajanan Maharaj, Shegaon Mukhotgat Parayan In Boston


Smt. Vidya Padwal Mukhotgat parayan in New England area will be held on Saturday April 28th in Lexington, MA.
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McDonalds Education Workshop & College Fair


Every year, McDonald's hosts free education workshops & college fairs throughout the United States to provide families the opportunity to learn about the college admissions process and explore their possibilities. This year, the Boston event will be held at Newton South HS on April 29th.
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McDonalds Education Workshop & College Fair
AAC: 12th Annual Unity Dinner Fundraiser
AAC: 12th Annual Unity Dinner Fundraiser


The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Asian American Commission (AAC) 12th Annual Unity Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 3 at Boston University and honor Dr. Richard Chu, Wheelock Family THeatre and Ranjani Saigal. The keynote speaker is Dr. Pam Eddinger, President of Bunker Hill Community College.
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Gruhapravesh - Make Your Home In India


Make your home in India a reality. Builders are coming from India to exhibit properties from Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Amaravathi, Guntur, Coimbatore, Ranchi, Goa, Delhi NCR, Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and many more cities from India on May 5-6 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, Marlboro, MA.
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Gruhapravesh - Make Your Home In India
Madhva Manasa
Madhva Manasa


Come witness the souls journey to eternal bliss in Madhva Manasa - a thematic dance production with choreography and performance by Pooja Kumar Shyam on May 5th in Framingham, MA.
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Boston Kids Score High In Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana 2018


by Uma Shankar
The Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival is the largest Indian classical music festival outside of India. It was first celebrated in 1978 and has now grown to be a 12-day festival with more than 8,000 attendees with 2,000 appearing for the opening weekend. Aaradhya Sivakumar, Arvind Mahalingam, Mahima Shymala Vinay, Sahana Sankar, Sreya Sankar, Inesh, Shriya Srininvas and Balakumar Vasudevan from Boston were winners.
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Boston Kids Score High In Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana 2018
Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine 2018
Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine 2018


Goyal Family Charitable Foundation and Lokvani.com invite applications for the "Raj and Prem Goyal Award for Rising Star in Medicine". Application deadline: April, 30, 2018.
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Harvard Prof. Gautam Rao Among 2018 Honorees Of The Lemann Brazil Research Fund


Gautam Rao receives the Lemann Brazil Research Fund for his project, 'Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Effective Municipal Policies.'
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Harvard Prof. Gautam Rao Among 2018 Honorees Of The Lemann Brazil Research Fund
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Be With Me
Be With Me


In a departure from the conventional idea of "being with someone or something," Sadhguru gives his own definition of Being as equivalent with yoga in its ultimate sense. Sadhguru offers a simple way to Be with him, wherever you are. "Try Me," he says.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Baap Kamaal Dikro Dhamaal, SETU: The Fire and The Rain, The Malladi Brothers, Ekal Vidyalaya Annual Event, Ramakrishnan Murthy, Hasya Kavi Sammelan, Ganesh and Kumaresh, Pandit Jasraj, 90's Ki Yaadein and MITHAS Membership.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
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


Woodworking jokes.
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Laugh A While - Jokes
Recipes
Recipes


Rice in a new form.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


The beauty of Belur and Halebeedu.
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


Learning is a weightless treasure you can always carry easily.
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Event Update
Friday - 04/13/18
Shadaj: Padmabhushan Pandit Rajan-Sajan Mishra
The Essence: Where East Meets West
Baap Kamaal Dikro Dhamaal

Saturday - 04/14/18
Shadaj: Padmabhushan Pandit Rajan-Sajan Mishra
BJAINE Holi Celebration

Sunday - 04/15/18
Akshaya Patra 2018 Boston Benefit Gala
Shadaj: Padmabhushan Pandit Rajan-Sajan Mishra
MITHAS: Rajan and Sajan Mishra (Hindustani Vocal)
GBM: New England Sikh Study Circle

Tuesday - 04/17/18
Varakarai Saptah

Wednesday - 04/18/18
Varakari Saptah

Thursday - 04/19/18
Varakari Saptah

Friday - 04/20/18
Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation: Free Talk on the Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda
Varakari Saptah

Saturday - 04/21/18
2nd Annual Red Carpet Awards Function
VTSeva Boston BLOOM
IITAGNE: Boston
Varakari Saptah by Tukaram Maharaj
Mom

Sunday - 04/22/18
Teacher's Appreciation Day
Varakari Saptah by Sri Tukaram Maharaj

Monday - 04/23/18
Varakari Saptah by Sri Tukaram Maharaj

Friday - 04/27/18
SETU Presents The Fire and the Rain

Saturday - 04/28/18
Aashiq-e-Sadabahar
IDC: The Golden Period
SETU Presents The Fire and the Rain
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Shegaon Mukhotgat Parayan
NETS Chithirai Thiruvizha 2018

Sunday - 04/29/18
Ekal Vidyalaya Annual Event
SETU Presents The Fire and the Rain
Carnatic Vocal Concert by The Malladi Brothers
Shishu Bharati Open House: Walpole

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