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Our Voice And Yours


Santiniketan is among the 13 new sites recommended to be added to UNESCO's world heritage list in 2023.
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Our Voice And Yours
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In Conversation With Tanuja Sud, Travel Photographer AndWriter
In Conversation With Tanuja Sud, Travel Photographer AndWriter


"Travel to me isn't just about ticking a place off of your bucket list or rushing from one city to the other. I like to spend time soaking in the vibe of a place, people watch and meander through side streets & neighborhoods tourists often neglect"- Tanuja Sud, who will be starting a column in Lokvani starting October.
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Miss Bharat Beauty Pageant


Miss Bharat New England, hosted its annual Miss Bharat beauty pageant in Burlington, MA on Sep. 16, 2023. The organizers for this event were Rashmi Bedi, Janak Bedi, Raj Gupta, Raju Singla, Preeti Munjal and Neeharika Munjal. The judges included Meghna Trivedi, Harshita Sood, Monika Gandhi, Ketan Benegal, Divya Salhi, Ranjani Saigal, Manny Singh, Arvind Subramanian, Anita Teig, Sanjog Misra and Kamal Tiku.
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Miss Bharat Beauty Pageant
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


Parineeti Chopra and prominent politician Raghav Chadha have left no stone unturned in showcasing their love and style.
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Are All Dry Fruits Heart Healthy


by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Not all dry fruits are heart healthy but figs, dates, apricot, raisins and makhana are a healthy choice for the general population and heart patients.
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Are All Dry Fruits Heart Healthy
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Jazz Meets Indian Classical Music With Sweetness And Grace In Contemporary Classical Music Show
Jazz Meets Indian Classical Music With Sweetness And Grace In Contemporary Classical Music Show


by Shuchita Rao
The Anirudh Varma Collective team, consisting of eight passionate, young classical musicians visiting from India, presentation at MIT on Sep. 10th included Saade Naal Ve, Mandar Baajo, Nirbhay Nirgun, Kaahe Karata Kanhaayi Chaturai, Aiso Navala Laadli and many more.
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2nd South Asian American Theater Festival


2nd South Asian American Theater (SAATh) Festival at the Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge on Sep. 16-17, hosted by Off-Kendrik, celebrated the theater of the South Asian diaspora with over 500 people watching 9 plays in 6 languages by theater groups from across the US.
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2nd South Asian American Theater Festival
An Enchanting Evening With Rahul Sharma And Aditya Kalyanpur
An Enchanting Evening With Rahul Sharma And Aditya Kalyanpur


by Sonali Tambe
Rahul Sharma, son of legendary santoor player Shivkumar Sharma performed at an event organized by Shadaj, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Indian classical music in the Greater Boston area. The concert was in association with the India Society of Worcester and supported by Lexington Community.
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Aangan Lit Fest Brings Authors, Workshops In New York City


The Aangan Lit Fest is a celebration of novels, poems, and memoirs of the South Asian diaspora. Featuring readings and Q&As with authors, panel discussions, and writing workshops, the festival seeks to gather writers, industry experts, and readers around a love of literature, storytelling, and shared heritage. September 22-24 in New York City.
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Aangan Lit Fest Brings Authors, Workshops In New York City
Empower With AI App Innovation Workshop
Empower With AI App Innovation Workshop


Seize this exclusive opportunity to connect, learn, and innovate with Microsoft's top minds in AI technology.Secure your spot at the forefront of AI advancement by registering at https://aka.ms/SM-AIAI-Workshop. Hurry, as limited seats are available!
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KHMC: Hindustani And Carnatic Music


Karnatic Hindustani Music Circle presents Eesha Agarwal, Purav Desai and Pranesh Sivakumar (Hindustani Vocal) and Arvind Mahalingam (Karnatic Vocal) on Sep. 23, 2023 in Newton, MA.
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KHMC: Hindustani And Carnatic Music
IAB Diwali 2023
IAB Diwali 2023


Indian Americans for Burlington invites you to IAB Diwali 2023 on Sunday, September 24th from 2:00-6:00 pm at Burlington Common. This year at IAB Diwali we’ll celebrate the glorious heritage of India with the theme 'Passage to India'.
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Rhythm & Melody Indian Classical Thematic Concert


Please come and attend a Thematic Concert on Indian Classical Music by Pt. Aviraj Tayde (Vocal) Pt. Mukandraj Deo (Tabla) & Manali Deo (Kathak) on Sep. 24th in North Billerica, MA.
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Rhythm & Melody Indian Classical Thematic Concert
Inspirations And Legacies: A Melodic Journey Supporting A Future For Every Child
Inspirations And Legacies: A Melodic Journey Supporting A Future For Every Child


by Geeta Athalye
Sudha Subbaraman (Sudha Kumar) and A Future for Every Child (AFEC) jointly present an afternoon of melodious music Surmayee Shaam | Inspirations and Legacies, on Sunday, Sep. 24, 2023, 4-6 pm at The Sanctuary at Maynard.
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Carnatic Vocal Concert By Vidwans Trichur Brothers


Chinmaya Mission Boston is proud to host Trichur Srikrishna Mohan and Ramkumar Mohan, popularly known as the Trichur Brothers, at the Chinmaya Maruti Auditorium in Andover on September 30 at 5 pm.
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Carnatic Vocal Concert By Vidwans Trichur Brothers
Sukoon: A Confluence Of Songs And Sentiments
Sukoon: A Confluence Of Songs And Sentiments


Kumkum Pareek Malik, Syed Ali Rizvi, Maneesh Srivastava, Meena Sundaram, Raghu Saranathan, Sankar Gangaikondan, Sharanya Sarkar Verma, Div Prakash and Vijay Kumar invites you to Sukoon: A Confluence Of Songs And Sentiments on September 30th in Burlington, MA.
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AIM For Seva: Anubhava (An Experience Of The Senses)


This year’s AIM for Seva's annual donor appreciation event is a dance celebration entitled Anubhava (An Experience of the Senses) that will be held on Saturday, 30 September at Regis College in Weston, MA at 6 pm.
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AIM For Seva: Anubhava (An Experience Of The Senses)
NEKK: Sooryagayathri
NEKK: Sooryagayathri


New England Kannada Koota is celebrating its Ganesha Festival with a live concert by Sooryagayatri, a 17 years young sensational devotional carnatic singer with a golden voice on September 30th.
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Invisible Threads


by Avani Kashalikar
The Support a Child Youth Council, or SACYC, in collaboration with Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America is hosting an interactive Bharatnatyam fundraiser, entitled Invisible Threads, on September 30th at 3 pm. Invisible Threads, created and performed by Sutikshna Veeravalli, explores relationships between individuals whose paths have not crossed.
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Invisible Threads
South Asia And The Institute - Transformative Connections Closing Ceremony
South Asia And The Institute - Transformative Connections Closing Ceremony


South Asia and the Institute: Transformative Connections showcases the longstanding connections between MIT and South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal) that go back more than 140 years. This year-long exhibit which opened at MIT’s Maihaugen Gallery in October 2022, will come to a close this October.
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Jay-Ho! Presents: An Enchanting Evening With Shaan Live In Concert


Jay-Ho! presents An Enchanting Evening with Shaan Live in Concert on Oct. 7th in Andover, MA.
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Jay-Ho! Presents: An Enchanting Evening With Shaan Live In Concert
Global Peace Secretariat Marks 1 Year Anniversary
Global Peace Secretariat Marks 1 Year Anniversary


Global Peace Secretariat invites you to the 1st Anniversary Program of Marking UN INternational Day of Non-Violence on October 8th.
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India Society Of Worcester Hosts First Asian Business Pitch Contest


The India Society of Worcester (ISW), along with ElevAsian, is pleased to host the first ever Asian Business Pitch Contest in the MetroWest area on October 10th, 2023, at the ISW India Center.
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India Society Of Worcester Hosts First Asian Business Pitch Contest
Vyasa Yoga: Advanced Meditation
Vyasa Yoga: Advanced Meditation


Vyasa Yoga brings Advanced Meditation using MSRT - Mind Sound Resistance Technique and PET- Pranic Energization Technique from Nov. 3-5, 2023.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Ganesh Navratri Celebrations and Satyanarayana Swami Vrat Katha at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
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Arangetram: Laiya Maria Pavlov
Arangetram: Laiya Maria Pavlov


by Lily Abha Cratsley
Laiya Maria Pavlov, 15, a Christian Malayalee and a student of Guru Smt. Sunanda Narayanan, offered a uniquely multicultural arangetram on August 20, 2023 in Concord, MA.
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Connect Build And Heal: A Support Group For Women Without Husbands And Partners


by Usha Vakil
Connect Build and Heal (CBH) is a support group for women without husbands and partners. It plans to engage in mutual discussions and activities and attend events together to foster a sense of camaraderie. The main goal would be to help each other navigate the unique challenges of being alone, while finding strength and solace in a shared journey.
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Connect Build And Heal: A Support Group For Women Without Husbands And Partners
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How To Select The Best Colleges For Pre-med
How To Select The Best Colleges For Pre-med


by Stephen Friedfeld, PhD
Applications to medical school are at an all-time high. Consider the following advice to make a more informed decision about where to apply and ultimately enroll.
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How To Get Rid Of Open Pores


by Geetha Patil and Dr. Kirankumar Rathod
Not all pores on our bodies look alike. There are different types of pores according to different shapes which are caused by different factors and should be taken care of with skincare ingredients and treatments based on what skin lacks and what it needs.
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How To Get Rid Of Open Pores
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Recipes
Recipes


Simple wholesome recipes!
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Laugh A While


A company installed a new security system. Now all the doors are alarmed.
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Laugh A While
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Beauty in ruins.
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Thought For The Day


Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.
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Thought For The Day

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Event Update
Friday - 09/22/23
Sri Lakshmi Temple: Bala Vidya Mandir
The 6th India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB)
Ganesh Navaratri Celebrations
Mahalakshmi Vrat

Saturday - 09/23/23
KHMC: Hindustani and Carnatic Music
The 6th India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB)
Braj Mandir: Radha Ashtami (Unconditional Love)
Ganesh Navaratri Celebrations

Sunday - 09/24/23
Surmayee Shaam | Inspirations and Legacies
IAB DIwali 2023
LQ Baithak double header concert: Hindustani Vocal and Sitar
Indian Wedding & Shopping Expo
What is Work Ethic? Key Skills to Stand Out in the Workplace
The 6th India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB)
Ganesh Navaratri Celebrations
Rhythm & Melody Indian Classical Thematic Concert

Monday - 09/25/23
Ganesh Navaratri Celebrations

Tuesday - 09/26/23
Ganesh Navaratri Celebrations

Wednesday - 09/27/23
Ganesh Navaratri Celebrations

Thursday - 09/28/23
Ganesh Navaratri Celebrations

Saturday - 09/30/23
Sukoon: The Power of Lyrical Words
Chinmaya Mission Boston Presents Trichur Brothers
AIM For Seva: Anubhava (An Experience Of The Senses)
SACYC: Invisble Threads
NEKK: Sooryagayathri
Closing Celebration of South Asia & the Institute @ MIT

Sunday - 10/1/23
200 Hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh

Saturday - 10/7/23
MITHAS: Akkarai Sisters

Sunday - 10/8/23
MITHAS: Ruchira Panda (Hindustani Vocal)
UIANE: Summer Potluck Picnic

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