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IIT Kharagpur To Run MBBS Course From 2021 Academic Year!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Honors Community Heroes - I
Lokvani Honors Community Heroes - I


Lokvani is delighted to present the first set of community unsung heroes to be honored at the 3rd Annual Lokvani Community and Youth Night to be held on Dec. 7, 2019 at Ambrosia Banquet Hall in Foxborough, MA. Chandrakant (Chandu) Shah, Ravi Kumar and Dr. Vijaykumar Harohalli 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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Sankalp In Collaboration With Ekal Vidyalaya Announces Success Of First Annual Event


by Pratibha Varshney
Sankalp, in collaboration with Ekal Vidyalaya, is pleased to announce the success of the first annual Sankalp event focused on supporting the efforts to bring primary education to every child across rural India. Ekal Vidyalaya is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering rural and tribal communities based on the concept of social, economic, and gender equality. The event was held on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Hopkinton Middle School in Hopkinton, MA.
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Sankalp In Collaboration With Ekal Vidyalaya Announces Success Of First Annual Event
In Conversation With Michelin Chef And Filmmaker Vikas Khanna
In Conversation With Michelin Chef And Filmmaker Vikas Khanna


With THE LAST COLOR I wanted to end a dark era so that we know not to step back in a dark part of history. I wanted to stress on the pain of non-inclusivity and a voice that can be gained by education.- Vikas Khanna, Celebrity Chef and Filmmaker
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Bollywood Baatein


Parineeti Chopra, who will be seen portraying the challenging role of India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal in her biopic being helmed by Amole Gupte, has been leaving no stone unturned to make her character of the badminton.
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Bollywood Baatein
THREADS 2019: A Community Driven Conference
THREADS 2019: A Community Driven Conference


Threads 2019 is the first of its kind community driven conference. Threads 2019 will be held in Woburn/Boston, MA, on November 1-3, 2019. The three-day conference welcomes people from all disciplines, denominations and cultures who seek a deeper understanding of the Hindu-American narrative.
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Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers To Perform In Lexington


Hamza Qawwal belongs to the Delhi Gharana. They are amongst the top new crop of leading young Sufi Qawwals. They will be performing on November 2nd at the Scottish Rite Museum, Lexington, MA.
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Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers To Perform In Lexington
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Arangetram: Arohi Bhowmik And Sonal Gupta
Arangetram: Arohi Bhowmik And Sonal Gupta


by Ramya Srinivas
Indian classical dance is sustained by a profound philosophy. Form seeks to merge with the formless, motions seek to become a part of the motionless, and the dancing individual seeks to become one with the eternal dance of the cosmos. This phenomenon was truly expressed and experienced by Arohi Bhowmik and Sonal Gupta, disciples of Guru Smt. Sapna Krishnan.
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Vendumadi Eppodum Viduthalai: A Dance Tribute To Patriotic Tamil Poet Subramanya Bharath


by Sunanda Narayanan
‘Vendumadi Eppodum Viduthalai’ - A dance tribute to patriotic Tamil poet Subramanya Bharathi and a fundraiser for the Chinmaya Maruti Temple will be held on Sunday November 10th at Chinmaya Maruti Auditorium, Andover, MA.
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Vendumadi Eppodum Viduthalai: A Dance Tribute To Patriotic Tamil Poet Subramanya Bharath
PRAVĀHA: The Flow Of Tradition
PRAVĀHA: The Flow Of Tradition


Boston Center for the Arts and Avantica Academy of Odissi Dance will present a performance of Odissi dance by Priya Bangal under the artistic direction of Shipra Avantica Mehrotra. Pravāha: The flow of tradition will be presented at the Plaza Theatre at Boston Center for the Arts at 7:30 pm on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
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Wholistic Health Alliance Health And Wellness Fair


by Pratibha Shah
Wholistic Health Alliance (WHA) conducted their Annual Health and Wellness Fair at St. Catherine of Genoa Parish, Somerville on October 5th, 2019. 20 vendors and sponsors participated. Dr. Dinesh Patel, a decorated and awarded pioneer in the field of Arthroscopic was the Chief Guest.
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Wholistic Health Alliance Health And Wellness Fair
Happy Diwali - A Lighted Display In Hopkinton
Happy Diwali - A Lighted Display In Hopkinton


by Meena Kaushik
Hopkinton is one of the first Metrowest towns to have a lighted display on the occasion of Diwali. The display was built and installed by the South Asian Circle of Hopkinton.
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Diwali-Eid Dinner Organized By The South Asia Center


by Geetha Patil
A popular annual event, Diwali-Eid Dinner was organized by the South Asia Center of Cambridge, on Saturday, Oct 19, 2019 at the Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, MA. This is a completely volunteer-run event being organized for over 25 years at the same venue. A hall full of people gathered to enjoy the fun, the taste of food and the flavor of cultural programs.
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Diwali-Eid Dinner Organized By The South Asia Center
Swami Maheshananda Saraswati To Visit Boston
Swami Maheshananda Saraswati To Visit Boston


Swami Mahesh, a world-renowned Yogi, will be in Boston after 10 years. Join us for one or more of his programs at SOHUM Yoga & Meditation Studio in Westboro, MA on Oct. 25-26, 2019.
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VYO: Dhanteras, Diwali And Annakut


VYO will have Dhanteras Darshans, Diwali and Annakut celeberations on Oct. 26, 27, 28 and Nov. 2nd.
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VYO: Dhanteras, Diwali And Annakut
Rangoli Competition At Satsang Center
Rangoli Competition At Satsang Center


Enjoy Diwali and Rangoli Competition at the Satsang Center on Oct. 26-27th.
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More Than My Religion - Art Exhibition


This year the historical town of Lexington MA will host MTMR from September 1st through October 27th, after which the exhibition will move to the Massachusetts State House from October 28th till November 1st.
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More Than My Religion - Art Exhibition
Worcester Art Museum’s Fall Community Day Will Bring Ancient Silk Road Stories And Cultures To Life
Worcester Art Museum’s Fall Community Day Will Bring Ancient Silk Road Stories And Cultures To Life


The stories and cultures of the ancient trade routes connecting the Far East to Europe will come to vivid life during “Travel the Silk Road,” a free community day at the Worcester Art Museum on Sunday, November 3 from 10am to 4pm. This popular fall event—held in partnership with the India Society of Worcester and the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts—will include music and dance performances from India; Chinese fan, origami crane, and sand art activities; story time; a Passport Discovery activity exploring art from the Middle and Far East; and more.
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Life And Breath Course In Cambridge


Life and Breath is a program based on two simple principles namely, Breathing and Meditation. It will be held in Cambridge in November.
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Life And Breath Course In Cambridge
The Fluid Soul - Seeking The Divine Within
The Fluid Soul - Seeking The Divine Within


The Natick Center Cultural District and the Common St. Spiritual Center are happy to announce a soul stirring evening of music and dance featuring eminent musician Phil Scarff on the soprano saxophone along with mesmerizing Odissi dance artist Mouli Pal on November 10th.
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IDC: Seminar On The British Period


The seventh seminar in the series "Let us Explore the Cultural History of India" is scheduled for November 30 at Bemis Hall in Lincoln. It will deal with the British Period in India 1800AD to 1947AD. Besides the six-track presentation on Geography and People, Art and Culture, Language and Literature, Philosophy and Religion, Science and Technology, Economy and Politics, it will feature eye-witness accounts of Quit India movement, the Partition of India and the birth of Pakistan.
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IDC: Seminar On The British Period
Miss India Pageant Is Announced For 2019-20
Miss India Pageant Is Announced For 2019-20


Applications are open for 8th annual Miss India pageant in New England area. The pageant will be held at Hilton Boston-Woburn on December 1, 2019. There are three categories of participation. Miss India, Mrs India, Miss IndiaTeen. A separate Classic Mrs/Ms India category is back after 5 years which is dedicated for charity.
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Anish Korrapati And Aryan Agarwal Launch Eyeglass Drive


Anish Korrapati, 13, and Aryan Agarwal, 13, both from Monroe Township Middle School in New Jersey, are giving the gift of sight to more than one person and have started an eyeglass drive to collect eyeglasses for those who need it the most but don’t have access to them.
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Anish Korrapati And Aryan Agarwal Launch Eyeglass Drive
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Dr. Passey Chosen As MMS 2019 Senior Volunteer Physician Of The Year
 Dr. Passey Chosen As MMS 2019 Senior Volunteer Physician Of The Year


Dr. Sahdev R. Passey of Holden was honored by the Massachusetts Medical Society as the 2019 recipient of its Senior Volunteer Physician of the Year Award, which recognizes a senior member of the society who has shown a dedicated commitment to volunteerism and to sharing medical experience and expertise.
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The Price Of Free & The Emmy's


"The Price of Free", YouTube Originals, a documentary about Nobel Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi was nominated for 2019 Outstanding Social Issue Documentary Emmy of the 40th News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
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The Price Of Free & The Emmy's
What Is Karma And What Does It Mean?
What Is Karma And What Does It Mean?


Karma is the primal seed of desire that guides the destiny, thoughts, actions and behaviour of every individual. Activity is the very breath of human existence. Living organisms cannot live even for a moment without action. Everyone is made to act helplessly by the impulses born of prakriti (nature). Without work life cannot be sustained. Cosmic existence is based on dynamic activity. It is necessary for any social order.
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Aalok Creations Display New Designs For Diwali And The Holiday Season


The colors will dazzle you, the designs will tempt you and the prices will still be a pleasant surprise for your pocket book.
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Aalok Creations Display New Designs For Diwali And The Holiday Season
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts by Sangeetha Sivakumar, Aditi Upadhya, Tribute to Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathi, Lokvani Community and Youth Celebration and 2019 MITHAS Membership.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulation to Vijay Aivalli, Ramachandran Balakrishna and Kishore Balsara, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Obituary: Poonam Ahluwalia
Obituary: Poonam Ahluwalia


Poonam Ahluwalia of Lexington, MA passed away early Monday (10/21/19) morning at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was 62.
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Event Update
Friday - 10/25/19
Aligarh Mushaira

Saturday - 10/26/19
IARI Diwali Celbration

Saturday - 11/2/19
Dances of the World
Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers
Flamenco y Sol
UIA Diwali Celebration 2019
MIT Swara/MITHAS: Sangeetha Sivakumar

Sunday - 11/3/19
SWARAAG Auditions: 2019 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition
MITHAS: Aditi Upadhya (Hindustani Vocal)
Election of Officers & Annual Meeting
Diwali Party

Saturday - 11/9/19
Mera Song Suno

Sunday - 11/10/19
A Tribute of Dance and Music to Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathi
The Fluid Soul - Seeking the Divine Within

Friday - 11/15/19
New England Choice Awards
TriNetra - The Third Eye Festival of Dance

Saturday - 11/16/19
SWARAAG Finals 2019 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition
TriNetra - The Third Eye Festival of Dance
Mera Song Suno
Prarambh - 3 Ekankika
Historical Connections Between Massachusetts and India
VHPA Deepawali 2019

Wednesday - 11/20/19
yoga teacher training in Goa

Saturday - 11/23/19
Boston Bhangra Competition 2019
Odissi: Pravaha - The Flow of Traditions

Saturday - 11/30/19
IDC: Let us Explore India - The British Period

Sunday - 12/1/19
8th annual pageant
Man Pancham no Melo

Friday - 12/6/19
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course In Rishikesh

Saturday - 12/7/19
Lokvani Community and Youth Celebration

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