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Our Voice And Yours


AICTE identifies 277 'fake' engineering colleges!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Dr. Vikas Desai
Lokvani Talks To Dr. Vikas Desai


Dr. Vikas Desai is an interventional cardiologist in Natick, Massachusetts and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Brigham and Women's Hospital and MetroWest Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Government Medical College Gujurat and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He talked to Lokvani about this field and gave some tips for heart health.
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In Conversation With Sangita Reddy, Apollo Group


Sangita Reddy has been pivotal in directing operations for the entire Apollo Hospitals Group and under her, Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad has emerged as Asia's first Health City - a model that also introduced multi-dimensional holistic healthcare in India.
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In Conversation With Sangita Reddy, Apollo Group
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are engaged after a two month romance.
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Rath Yatra At Sree Vijaya Kali Ashram

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

Sree Vijaya Kali Ashram (Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham) in Burlington, conducted the annual chariot festival, the most awaited festival of Rath Yatra (procession of Lord Jagannath) on Saturday, 14th July 2018.It was a divine experience where devotees had the opportunity to sing and dance in abandon as the chariot with Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra made its way on the streets of Burlington
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Rath Yatra At Sree Vijaya Kali Ashram
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Shaam--Ghazal With Kiran Nath
Shaam--Ghazal With Kiran Nath


A musical evening of Ghazals and Thumris by the veteran singer-composer-poet Kiran Nath on Sunday Aug 26 at Cary Hall in Lexington, MA. Also featuring other ghazal singers..
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Arangetram – Sanjana Srinivas


by Janani Swamy
Sanjana Srinivas presented her Arangetram on July 21, 2018 at the Medway High School. Sanjana is a student of Guru Sridevi Thirumalai and a rising Sophomore at the Shrewsbury High School. The repertoire was created by Guru Sridevi to challenge Sanjana on every dimension - and how Sanjana surpassed every expectation.
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Arangetram – Sanjana Srinivas
AIM For Seva Presents Anita Guha’s Dance Drama Nandalala
AIM For Seva Presents Anita Guha’s Dance Drama Nandalala


The Boston Chapter of the All India Movement (AIM) for Seva is happy to announce this year’s annual fundraising celebration with a dance & dinner program at the Regis College Theater in Weston on Sunday, 9th September at 5 PM. Seating begins at 4:30 PM.
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TANA Foundations’s Annamayya Swaramrutam – A Smashing Success


Under the stewardship of Sri. Sashikant Vallepalli, TANA Foundation Trustee and BOT Chairman of TAGB, and Dr. Bhupatiraju Pandeti, a devotional musical event “Annamayya Swaramrutam” was organized in Bellingham High School of MA on July 21st to the delight of both devotees of Lord Venkateshwara and music lovers.
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TANA Foundations’s Annamayya Swaramrutam – A Smashing Success
Ekal IndiArt Workshop
Ekal IndiArt Workshop


by Nikita Minocha
Successful artist and committed volunteer, Raksha Soni and Ekal Youth Leader Sanjana Krishna set up a fantastic workshop, teaching the basics of the two art forms and helping participants with their own creations. Everyone surprised the teachers with their talent and left the venue with bright smiles and beautiful drawings.
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Shri Baba Bujha Singh Ji's Shraddhanjali


by Geetha Patil
Smt Hardeep Kaur Mann and Shri Jaspal Singh Ji arranged the Langar (Community Meal) at Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar, Medford, MA, on Sunday July 29, 2018 to commemorate the 38th death anniversary of her grandfather Shri Baba Bujha Singh Ji. Shri Baba Bujha Singh who was a freedom fighter, Indian revolutionary leader and an activist of the Ghadar Party died on July 28, 1970.
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Shri Baba Bujha Singh Ji's Shraddhanjali
ISW India Day 2018
ISW India Day 2018


A Day full of vibrant Indian colors, dances, music, India bazaar, Amazing Indian food, Kids zone, Health stop and many more exciting activities at historic DCU Center in Worcester.
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Summer Camps At Academy Of Creative Arts


It’s not too late to sign your child up for a summer arts and crafts camp! Activities include crafting, painting, sculpting, drawing, designing, and decorating. Come join us at the Academy of Creative Arts for a fun-filled summer!
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Summer Camps At Academy Of Creative Arts
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Chinmaya Mission: Pujya Gurudev's Mahasamadhi 25th Anniversary
Chinmaya Mission: Pujya Gurudev's Mahasamadhi 25th Anniversary


Friday, August 3rd, marks 25th Mahasamadhi Aradhana day of Pujya Gurudev. Please join us with your family and friends on this occasion to offer our humble Guru Paduka Puja.
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Passage To India: Art Exhibition/Reception


Check out the Passport to India exhibition by Raksha Soni at the Cary Memorial Library, July 3rd - August 30th.
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Passage To India: Art Exhibition/Reception
Satsang Center 25th Anniversary Musical Program
Satsang Center 25th Anniversary Musical Program


SATSANG highly appreciates overwhelming response from our Well-Wishers to our 25th Anniversary Musical Evening Program on Aug 5th Sunday @ 4 PM.Please join us for a fabulous musical evening.
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IDC Archaeology Lecture - Iconology Of Shiva


by Bijoy Misra
The concept of a “fatherly” man responsible for the creation of the universe is indigenous to the early settlers in the Indian subcontinent. The person was characterized as disciplined, industrious and knowledgeable.
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IDC Archaeology Lecture - Iconology Of Shiva
Empresses Of China’s Forbidden City Makes U.S. Debut At Peabody Essex Museum
Empresses Of China’s Forbidden City Makes U.S. Debut At Peabody Essex Museum


The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) debuts Empresses of China’s Forbidden City, the first major international exhibition to explore the role of empresses in China’s last dynasty––the Qing dynasty, from 1644 to 1912.
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Gurjar’s India Heritage Fest


Gurjar will be celebrating India Heritage Fest on Saturday September 15th.
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Gurjar’s India Heritage Fest
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Tanishq Abraham,15-year-old, Graduates As Engineer, Starts Ph.D
Tanishq Abraham,15-year-old, Graduates As Engineer, Starts Ph.D


Tanishq Abraham, a 15-year-old child prodigy is all set to start his doctorate after completing his graduation in biomedical engineering.
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Narayanan Kasthuri Leading Research To Map Out Brain Cells


Narayanan Kasthuri, assistant professor of neurobiology and researcher at the University of Chicago, is combining new techniques in microscopy, neurobiology and computing to reveal the brain’s inner mechanisms in unprecedented detail.
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Narayanan Kasthuri Leading Research To Map Out Brain Cells
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Significance Of Guru Pournima
Significance Of Guru Pournima


Adiyogi is here to liberate you from disease, discomfort, and poverty - above all, from the very process of life and death. - Sadhguru.
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Take Note Of The Distinctive Features Of Roth IRAs


by Neil Mukherjee
For some people, Roth IRAs can offer income and estate tax benefits that are preferable to those offered by traditional IRAs. However, it’s important to take note of just what the distinctive features of a Roth IRA are before making the choice.
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Take Note Of The Distinctive Features Of Roth IRAs
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Satsang Center 25th Anniversary, Ekal Appathon, Shringara Triveni, Shaam-E-Ghazal with Kiran Nath, Philomela Concert, Mithas: Mita Nag, Shadaj: Manjiri Asanare-Kelkar, T.M. Krishna and MITHAS Membership.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week!
Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week!


by Priyanka Jain Vora
Hello August! This week the throwback remix is still sizzling at the top spot – have you checked out “Dilbar” ? This song is featured in the upcoming movie Satyameva Jayate starring John Abraham & Manoj Bajpayee, Amruta Khanvilkar and Aisha Sharma. This track was originally in Sirf Tum, starring Sanjay Kapoor and Sushmita Sen. Another popular dance number this week is “Zingaat” from the movie Dhadak. This was originally made in Marathi for the movie Sairat in 2016. It’s a great pick for your next wedding dance song! Don’t miss the lovely new tracks #2 and #5 this week on the charts!
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Laugh A While - Jokes


Something to laugh about.
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Laugh A While - Jokes
Recipes - Grilled Peppers
Recipes - Grilled Peppers


mini peppers are in and what better way than to grill.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Prague old town charm - An aerial view.
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


When there is oppression, the only self-respecting thing is to rise and say this shall cease today, because my right is justice. If you are stronger, you have to help the weaker boy or girl both in play and in the work.
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Event Update
Saturday - 08/4/18
Passage to India: Art Exhibition/Reception
ISW. India Day

Sunday - 08/5/18
Musical Evening to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of SATSANG Center
Sunderkand Ka Paath

Saturday - 08/11/18
IARI Independenc Day Celebrations
Iconology of Shiva

Sunday - 08/12/18
Week long Family Camp
Ekal Picnic

Monday - 08/13/18
Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand

Saturday - 08/18/18
Essence of India 2018: It Is A Wonderful World
Ekal Appathon 2.0

Sunday - 08/19/18
Shringara Triveni: Nrityanjali Dance Theater Presentation Supporting Ivy Child
IAGB India Day Festival 2018

Sunday - 08/26/18
Shaam-e-Ghazal with Kiran Nath 2018
HARI Vidya Bhawan Open House

Saturday - 9/1/18
Ekal IndiArt 2018 - Competition

Friday - 9/7/18
World Hindu Congress 2018

Saturday - 9/8/18
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival 2018
Lotus Festival
Lotus Festival
Lotus Festival

Sunday - 9/9/18
AIM for SEVA: Dance Ballet Nandalala by Anita Guha

Saturday - 9/15/18
Philomela Concert

Sunday - 9/16/18
MITHAS: Mita Nag (Hindustani Sitar)

Friday - 9/21/18
Pratham Boston Gala 2018
Blend of Indian Dance, Music and Jugalbandi to “Support A Child (SAC)” Project

Saturday - 9/22/18
Ekal Vidyalaya Meera

Sunday - 9/23/18
MITHAS: Pantula Rama (Carnatic Vocal)

Friday - 9/28/18
Shadaj: Manjiri Asanare-Kelkar

Saturday - 9/29/18
Shadaj: Manjiri Asanare-Kelkar
Maanavseva: 3rd Annual Fundraiser
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