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Congratulations to The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, which made it to the top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education’s World Reputation Rankings 2018, becoming the only Indian institution to make it to the prestigious list this year. Harvard and MIT were ranked #1 and #2, respectively.
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Neil Sherring Confirmed As An Associate Justice In The Housing Court
Neil Sherring Confirmed As An Associate Justice In The Housing Court


Congratulations to Neil Sherring, who was confirmed as an Associate Justice in the Massachusetts Housing Court.
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Sri Lakshmi Temple Kumbabhishekam: A Few Reflections


by Ravi Vijayaraghavan
For nine days starting on 20th May and culminating with the wedding celebrations of Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Lakshmi on Memorial Day (May 28, 2018), Sri Lakshmi Temple in Ashland was humming with activity and energy. The occasion was the Kumbabhishekam (holy consecration) of the temple, the fourth such celebration since the temple’s inception in 1978.
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Sri Lakshmi Temple Kumbabhishekam: A Few Reflections
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90’s KI YAADEIN – 5th Annual Musical Fundraiser By LEHER To Benefit AID Boston
90’s KI YAADEIN – 5th Annual Musical Fundraiser By LEHER To Benefit AID Boston


LEHER is getting ready to showcase "90’s KI YAADEIN", a unique live musical concert, that will bring back memories of your favorite songs from the 1990s Bollywood Era on June 2nd in Lexington, MA.
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Skandha - A Thematic Dance Presentation By Sarasa Natya Academy


by Ramya Srinivasan
The prestigious Sarasa Natya Academy under the guidance of the Artistic Director Smt Preethi Ramesh conducted its fifth annual day on May 19, 2018 at the Chinmaya Maruti Auditorium, Andover.
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Skandha - A Thematic Dance Presentation By Sarasa Natya Academy
Boston Bhangra Tryouts
Boston Bhangra Tryouts


Boston Bhangra will be hosting tryouts for the Seniors Team and Juniors Team in June!
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Vision-Aid’s 'Golden Armor, Golden Heart' Set To Rock Boston


"Golden Armor, Golden Heart – The inspiring story of Karna", is set to dazzle Boston on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018, at Littleton, MA, and will help Vision-Aid raise funds to support at ten locations In India in 2018.
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Vision-Aid’s 'Golden Armor, Golden Heart' Set To Rock Boston
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Join #BeatPlasticPollution, United Nations Environment And Isha Foundation
Join #BeatPlasticPollution, United Nations Environment And Isha Foundation


by Padmini Maniraja
As Children of Mother Earth and Ocean...
Let's REFUSE Single Use Plastic, If you cannot REUSE, mindfully collect all plastics and RECYCLE that litters our land and ocean. Please spread the word. Let's inspire others to share along with the following hashtags: #BeatPlasticPollution #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sadhguru #RallyForRivers
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JagoWorld To Host 8th Annual Young Voices Day


by Supriyo Rana
JagoWorld to Host 8th Annual Young Voices Day in Foxborough on June 2nd from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
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JagoWorld To Host 8th Annual Young Voices Day
Devotional Music Concert By Shri Vidyabhushana - A NE SRS Brundavan Fundraiser
Devotional Music Concert By Shri Vidyabhushana - A NE SRS Brundavan  Fundraiser


As part of NE SRS Brundavan Fundraiser, iconic singer, Sangeetha Vidya Nidhi Sri Vidyabhushana will enthrall Boston area audiences with a devotional music concert on June 3rd at the Nashua High School South, Nashua, NH starting at 4:30 pm.
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Program On Healing Group Chanting


Upcoming programs at Satsang Center include Program on Healing Group Chanting (6/3), Gayatri Jayanti Celebration (6/10) and Sunderkand (6/21).
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Program On Healing Group Chanting
Bala Vihar 2018-2019
 Bala Vihar 2018-2019


Believe it or not, Bala Vihar 2017-2018 is almost over! It is time to plan for the next year. For Existing Members Registration starts on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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Annual Show & Open House At The Center For Arts And Wellness


To celebrate its first year anniversary, Hema Iyengar, Vandana Rao and the Center for Arts and Wellness is hosting an Annual Show, Open House and Vendor Bazaar on June 9th in Holliston, MA.
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Annual Show & Open House At The Center For Arts And Wellness
Ranjit Bawa & Anmol Gagan Concert In Boston
Ranjit Bawa & Anmol Gagan Concert In Boston


Boston Bhangra, Extreme Productions, Masala Bay, Mera Sangeet and Passage to India are proud to present internationally known Punjabi folk singers, Ranjit Bawa and Anmol Gagan, in concert on June 10, 2018 at 6:30 pm in Natick, MA.
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Indo US Health Initiatives Announces 3rd International Conference


World’s leading experts take a deeper dive into integrative medicine and educate guests on the role of Yoga and Ayurveda in Cancer & Palliative Care at Harvard Medical School on June 22-24, 2018.
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Indo US Health Initiatives Announces 3rd International Conference
Shobha De Coming To Acton To Speak At Calcutta Club USA Sanskriti Book Fair
Shobha De Coming To Acton To Speak At Calcutta Club USA Sanskriti Book Fair


Calcutta Club USA will host the fourth annual Sanskriti LitFest and Book Fair on Saturday June 23rd, at Parker Damon Building in Acton MA from 12 PM to 5 PM. This novel event in North America, which brings together literature, art, cuisine, thought leadership and family fun within a single venue, has risen in prominence in just four years and attracts the top literati and South Asian authors to participate either in person or over videoconference.
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Chinmaya Maruti Summer Enrichment Program


TIme to plan for Summer!! Chinmaya Maruti's Summer Enrichment Program will be held from July 9 - August 17 for KG-8 students.
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Chinmaya Maruti Summer Enrichment Program
Swami Vivekananada Family Camp
Swami Vivekananada Family Camp


Registration for the summer camp is now open !
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Kush Patel Named Gates Scholar


Kush Patel, a senior at Righetti High School in Santa Maria, California, is one of the 300 students who will receive the Gates Scholarship to pay for his education at Brown University.
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Kush Patel Named Gates Scholar
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Kamaljit Bawa Becomes The First Indian To Receive The Linnean Medal In Botany
Kamaljit Bawa Becomes The First Indian To Receive The Linnean Medal In Botany


The London-based Linnean Society gave Dr. Kamaljit Bawa, Distinguished Professor of Biology at UMass-Boston, the medal in recognition of his research on the biodiversity of forests in Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas.
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Gangal Family Donates $500K To Florida Atlantic University


Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $500,000 gift from the Gangal family, whose nonprofit foundation to establish an endowed scholarship fund for engineering graduate students with an emphasis on bioengineering research, will support talented students as they prepare for professional careers in STEM.
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Gangal Family Donates $500K To Florida Atlantic University
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Dispelling The Shadow Of The Dead
Dispelling The Shadow Of The Dead


Sadhguru explains how our dead ancestors continue to 'live' through and influence us in many ways. Sadhguru delves into samskara and the struggle to become free from genetic memory.
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Reliance Entertainment And Imtiaz Ali Partner To Form Window Seat Films


Anil D. Ambani owned Reliance Entertainment and one of India’s most celebrated filmmakers, Imtiaz Ali, today announced the formation of Window Seat Films, LLP, a 50:50 Joint Venture for production of movies.
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Reliance Entertainment And Imtiaz Ali Partner To Form Window Seat Films
Creating And Sticking To A Budget
Creating And Sticking To A Budget


by Chrissy Morgan
Only 32% of Americans say they have and maintain a household budget. According to a Gallup poll, 31% said they have less than $500 in savings and 19% said they have none at all. Almost half (49%) said they are worried about their financial well-being, and with good reason.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including 90's Ki Yaadein, Ranjit Bawa & Anmol Gagan, Geethanjali, FOGANA National Dance Competition, T.M. Krishna and MITHAS Membership.
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Weekend Entertainment

Event Update
Friday - 06/01/18
Shadaj: Shounak Abhisheki 
Mika Singh Live in Boston

Saturday - 06/2/18
Leher Present 90's Ki Yaadein
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Sunday - 06/3/18
Devotional music concert by Sangeetha Vidya Nidhi Shri Vidyabhushana
Sunderkand Ka Paath
IIT Madras BioMedical Technology Summit 2018
Healing Mantra Chanting in SATSANG Center

Saturday - 06/9/18
Music Sanmvedana
BAPS Charities Walkathon
College & Career: Multiple Pathways to Success - Tools for Self-Empowerment

Sunday - 06/10/18
Ranjit Bawa & Anmol Gagan Maan in Concert!
Gayatri Pujan & Havan

Saturday - 06/16/18
Geethanjali - Tribute to Late Smt.Geetha Murali
Konkani Summer Picnic/ Hopkinton, MA

Sunday - 06/17/18
Kite Flying Festival
International Day of Yoga 2018

Thursday - 06/21/18
SundarKand in SATSANG Center by Ashwinkumar Pathak

Saturday - 06/23/18
Isha Inner Engineering Completion
Sanskriti 2018 Fourth Annual Book Fair

Thursday - 06/28/18
Amma in Marlborough, MA

Friday - 06/29/18
SHRI RAM KATHA
Amma in Marlborough, MA

Saturday - 06/30/18
FOGANA National Dance Competition

Wednesday - 7/4/18
Yoga Teacher Training In India

Saturday - 7/14/18
Ekal Lego Robotics Boot Camp

Sunday - 7/22/18
Vision Aid: Golden Armor, Golden Heart - Story of Karna

Saturday - 7/28/18
IITAGNE Annual Picnic

Sunday - 8/12/18
Week long Family Camp

Saturday - 8/18/18
It’s a Wonderful World

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