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IAGB Pays Fitting Tribute To 75 Years Of India's Independence
IAGB Pays Fitting Tribute To 75 Years Of India's Independence


The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day at the Hatch Shell in a spectacular fashion on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. Over 7000 people attended the event. The event featured a live concert by the Berklee Indian Ensemble.
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Historic Celebration Of India’s 75th Independence Day At Rhode Island State House In America


by Geetha Patil
State House of Rhode Island, the building that features the fourth largest structural-stone dome in the world, topped by a gilded statue of "The Independent Man", representing freedom and independence became part of 75th Independence Day Celebration by displaying Indian tricolors on the entire building. Both Governor and General Treasurer of Rhode Island joined in person the celebrations.
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Historic Celebration Of India’s 75th Independence Day At Rhode Island State House In America
Chinmaya Mission Boston - Introducing Amruta Vihar
Chinmaya Mission Boston - Introducing Amruta Vihar


Chinmaya Mission Boston announces the start of a new program this fall called Amruta Vihar. This program will cater to the spiritual growth and learning of children with intellectual, cognitive, behavioral, and other developmental disabilities.
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UIANE And Saheli Community Picnic


by Divya Chaturvedi
On August 8, United India Association of New England (UIANE) together with Saheli, organized a picnic for New England residents at Nara Park in Acton. There was much to celebrate as many members and their families met each other in person. It was no wonder then that more than 150 people registered for the picnic within few hours of broadcasting the event on social media.
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UIANE And Saheli Community Picnic
The Divine Traditionals: Tulsi- Sur- Kabir
The Divine Traditionals:  Tulsi- Sur- Kabir


A Soulful Transcendental Musical Evening of Devotional Songs of the legendary Poet - Saints Tulsidas, Surdas and Kabir Das by Kiran Nath and others and release of an Album of Music Single by the Consul General Vipul Dev on August 20th.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Vara Maha Lakshmi Vratham, Samuhika Upakarma, Satya Narayana Vratham at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Ekal Ki Shaam / IndiArt / STEM Series - Youth Workshops
Ekal Ki Shaam / IndiArt / STEM Series - Youth Workshops


Ekal Vidyalaya presents two Exciting Art Workshops with Navin Thiruvazhi and Sampada Agarwal on August 21-22, 2021.
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Bhagavad Gita For The Beginner


Every generation has made an effort to interpret and understand the Bhagavad Gita for its own era. In this webinar on August 21st, we will learn about an innovative effort and course to transmit the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, taught by Shri Gopi V. Prasad.
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Bhagavad Gita For The Beginner
SAPNE Hosts 5th Annual South Asia Folk And Oral Literature Festival
SAPNE Hosts 5th Annual South Asia Folk And Oral Literature Festival


SAPNE, with a grant from Massachusetts Council of Art, will host an International Folk Literature and Oral Poetry Festival on September 25. In preparation for it, the organization plans to host its Annual Folk and Oral Literature Festival on Sunday August 22.
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Ratna's Seasonal Art Exhibition At Winchester Public Library


Through this venture, Ratna addresses the issues of biophilia and climate change for a better world for all.
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Ratna's Seasonal Art Exhibition At Winchester Public Library
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KAMS Charity Presents 'Geeta Govinda'
KAMS Charity Presents 'Geeta Govinda'


On the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, KAMS Charity brings to you “Geeta Govinda” (pastimes of Sri Radha and Krishna) written by famous Poet Sri Jayadeva in12th century and composed by Pandit Sri Gopal Chandra Panda on August 29th.
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Satsang Center - Janmashthami 2021


Let's come together in Satsang Center for celebrating Sri Krishna's birthday on August 29-30, 2021.
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Satsang Center - Janmashthami 2021
Yoga Programs Offered By Nataraja Yoga Center
Yoga Programs Offered By Nataraja Yoga Center


by Sudhir Parikh
Nataraja Yoga Center will be offering 17 Sessions of Promotion of Positive Health - Basic YOGA Training from Sep. 7th to Oct. 31st.
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Welcome Back Zindagi


Welcome Back Zindagi - A live musical extravaganza featuring popular singers of Boston on September 18th in Lexington, MA.
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Welcome Back Zindagi
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival 2021
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival 2021


The Lotus Festival is back in-person this year at the beautiful Peabody-Essex Museum in Salem, MA on September 18th.
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Lokvani College Admission Workshops


Lokvani and AcceptU will be offering a free workshop “Inside the College Admissions Office” on Sunday, September 19th. Register now!
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Lokvani College Admission Workshops
IAB Diwali 2021 Celebration At The Burlington Town Common
IAB Diwali 2021 Celebration At The Burlington Town Common


IAB – Indian Americans for Burlington is very grateful and excited to celebrate 'The Festival of Lights – Diwali' on September 19th from 4PM to 7PM in Burlington Town Common with Selectmen and other dignitaries in attendance. The IAB team has the event planned with dance programs, activities, and other booths.
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Concord Art Presents (un)seen


Concord Art presents (un)seen curated by Keith Morris Washington, an exhibition composed of sound and video installations by Rashin Fahandej, site-specific drawings by Lyssa Palu-ay, photographs by Stephen Tourlentes, and large-scale paintings by Keith Morris Washington. It will be on view through August 15, 2021.
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Concord Art Presents (un)seen
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Veena Arangetram: Prisha Naduthota
Veena Arangetram: Prisha Naduthota


by Venkatesh Tyagasamudram
On Saturday, August 14th, 2021, Prisha Naduthota, student of Guru Smt. Durga Krishnan, gave an exemplary performance of Carnatic music in her Veena arangetram. Vidwan Shri Mahalingam Santhanakrishnan (Mali) and Vidwan Shri Vaikom Gopalakrishnan, accompanied her superbly on the Mrudangam and Ghatam, respectively.
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Arangetram - Anwita Kasar


Anwita Kasar, a rising junior at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School achieved the first milestone of her journey of dance on Saturday August 7, 2021, at Chinmaya Maruti Temple in Andover, MA. Beautifully dressed up Anwita in traditional Bharat Natyam costumes mesmerized the audience by her 2 ½ hr. graceful solo performances choreographed by her guru Jyothi Raghavan in various segments during her Arangetram.
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Arangetram - Anwita Kasar
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FISCO Elects New Leadership Team
FISCO Elects New Leadership Team


Friends of Indian Senior Citizens Organization (FISCO) held its General Body Meeting and Elections on Wednesday August 16th at the Senior Center in Burlington, MA and elected Raman Gandhi as President and Rakshit Mazumdar as Vice-President.
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The Future For Indian Tech Workers In The USA


by Chrissy Jones
There’s a serious shortage of people with the correct skills in the USA. Tech Republic found that 23% of businesses are lacking IT workers with skills in this field, which concerns wide-scale IT architectural design. This need is not being met from overseas, and that situation is unlikely to change.
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The Future For Indian Tech Workers In The USA
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Laugh A While
Laugh A While


Whither thou goest?
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Recipes


It is summertime folks and time to cool off while having fun in your garden!
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Recipes
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Can you guess this picture?
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Thought For The Day


“Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead Walk beside me… just be my friend” ― Albert Camus.
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Thought For The Day

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