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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy May Day - International Workers' Day on May 1st.
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Our Voice And Yours
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In Conversation With Rachana Shah
In Conversation With Rachana Shah


In past month and a half, we have conducted over 5 clinics and over 400 people have been able to take advantage of these clinics. I hope I can continue with this process so everyone in our community can take advantage of the opportunity to get vaccinated immediately which will allow them and their families to stay safe. - Rachana Shah, Evergreen Adult Day Care Center.
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India Classical Period (700BCE-200BCE) – Economy And Politics


Kautilya’s Arthshastra, compiled in about 300BCE, consists of 15 books (adhikaranas). The first five deal with internal administration (tantra). The next eight with inter-state relations (avapa). The last two with miscellaneous topics.
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India Classical Period (700BCE-200BCE) – Economy And Politics
Help Ekal Villages Tide Over The Pandemic! Situation Is Dire!
Help Ekal Villages Tide Over The Pandemic! Situation Is Dire!


Covid is now infiltrating the rural villages. Ekal Vidyalaya is raising funds to run tele-health centers, send medicines and diagnostic tools like Oximeters and digital thermometers for the villages. Please support the effort.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston In The Spotlight: The Tradition Of Annadaanam


The tradition called Annadaanam is followed in many temples and religious institutions in India for hundreds of years. And, Hindu temples built by the Indian diaspora have lovingly replicated the same custom in their adopted lands. The Chinmaya Maruti Center in Andover has an Annadaanam program when Balavihar is in session. About 300 to 400 meals are served every Sunday.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston In The Spotlight: The Tradition Of Annadaanam
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Preventing Type 2 Diabetes - From Theory To Reality
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes - From Theory To Reality


Come join us for a FREE Educational Webinar on Preventing type 2 Diabetes: From Theory to Reality By Dr Vanita Aroda, Director, Diabetes Clinical Research, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School on May 1st.
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Satsang Center Celebrates Hanuman Jayanti


Satsang Center to celebrates Hanuman Jayanti on May 1st.
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Satsang Center Celebrates Hanuman Jayanti
KHMC Concert - Jai Sovani
KHMC Concert - Jai Sovani


Karnatic Hindustani Music Circle presents a Hindustani Concert by Jai Sovani on May 2nd, 2021 at 5:00 pm via Facebook Live.
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Promotion Of Positive Health - Yoga Teachers Training


Nataraja Yoga Center is offering second session of PPH Promotion Of Positive Health - YIC Yoga Teachers Training in 2021 from May 4th - June 12th.
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Promotion Of Positive Health - Yoga Teachers Training
India Society Of Worcester Launches WEW


On May 6, 2021, ISW will be organizing a virtual forum titled 'Balance Passion with Profession', an interactive forum featuring leading women in the New England area. The panelists will share their experiences on how women can multitask with finesse.
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Dharma Of Motherhood


Bramhavaadini, a women's group with an interest in Sanatana Dharma is hosting its inaugural event on May 8th at 3:00 pm with a fireside chat with Dr. Shashikala Dwarkanath, on "Dharma of Motherhood".
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Dharma Of Motherhood
The Indian Consulate @Your Doorstep!
The Indian Consulate @Your Doorstep!


Indo-American Community and Federation of Indian Associations, New England in partnership with Indian Consul General's Office, NY will host the Indian Consular Visa Camp 2021 on May 10th in Milford, MA.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Sankashti Chaturthi, Pradosham, Vasavi Mata Jayanthi, Akshaya Tritiya, Lord Puri Jagannath, Lord Murgan & Dwarapal Ganesha Prana Pratistha ay NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Local New England Community Comes Together With #ChaleChaloForIndia, 5K Walk To Support AIF For India COVID Response
  Local New England Community Comes Together With #ChaleChaloForIndia, 5K Walk To Support AIF For India COVID Response


New England Community organizations – IAGB, TAGB, IMANE, Vision-Aid, UIANE, NATS-Boston, BVIS, OSNE, TMM, NETS and others are joining hands for a virtual 5K Walk/Run - #ChaleChaloForIndia event to support #IndiaCovid19Response in this need of the hour. - All proceeds to go to American India Foundation COVID response.
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Drishya 2021


NEMA is happy to announce broadcast dates for Drishya 2021 dance and music competitions.
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Drishya 2021
Story Telling Contest Deadline Extended To May 3rd
Story Telling Contest Deadline Extended To May 3rd


Have fun telling a story and you might win a prize too! The deadline for submission of the video Storytelling Contest has been extended to May 3rd. This unique contest is organized on the occasion of Hindu Heritage Day 2021, to be held virtually on May 22, 2021.
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IANH Announces Vasant Festival 2021 Dance And Music Competitions


IANH has opened the registrations for their very popular dance and music competitions. This time the competitions will be done virtually due to Covid. Please find the Registrations link and guidelines link for your info and preparations for the Dance, Music , Art and Poetry competition. For any questions, please email to Cultural@ianh.org
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IANH Announces Vasant Festival  2021 Dance And Music Competitions
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Celestial Minds Sports Outreach Program
Celestial Minds Sports Outreach Program


Celestial Minds' "Express Through Chess" is a sports based community outreach initiative to support players who face lifelong extraordinary challenges. Here are the Merit Award winners for 2021.
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Vandana Tilak Steps Down CEO, Director, And Advisory Board Member Of Akshaya Patra USA


Akshaya Patra USA announced that Vandana Tilak has decided to step down as CEO, Director, and Advisory Board Member, effective April 26th.
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Vandana Tilak Steps Down CEO, Director, And Advisory Board Member Of Akshaya Patra USA
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Covid-19’s Impact On Real Estate … May Not Be What You Imagined!
Covid-19’s Impact On Real Estate … May Not Be What You Imagined!


For sellers this may be the best time ever to sell a home: Inventory of homes is at the lowest in history! Let that sink in for a minute.
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Laugh A While


Q: What do you call dental X-rays? A: Tooth pics.
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Laugh A While
Recipes
Recipes


Stuffed corn patties.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Spring is in the air!
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." – Desmond Tutu.
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