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Our Voice And Yours


According to Niche, the top 5 public high schools in MA are: MA Academy For Math & Sciences, Worcester, Lexington High School, Weston High School, Boston Latin School and Brookline High School.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Upasana: A True Artistic Worship By Nilanjana Nambiar
Upasana: A True Artistic Worship By Nilanjana Nambiar


by Suryaa Ramaswamy
There was never a shortage of fireworks in Nilanjana Nambiar’s, daughter and student of Guru Sapna Krishnan, crisp 2 hour recital, titled ‘Upasana’, to showcase her worship for the Bharatanatyam dance form.
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A Lifelong Commitment To Education: Four Decades Of Teaching And Beyond


by Dr. Meledath Govindan
Retiring from four decades of teaching at the university level did not signal the end of my involvement in education. Through my roles with the ACS, NAAHP, and the North South Foundation, I continue to invest my time and energy into educational endeavors that span local, national, and international boundaries. As I reflect on my journey, I am reminded that retirement is not an end but a transition, an opportunity to continue contributing to my community.
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A Lifelong Commitment To Education: Four Decades Of Teaching And Beyond
Is Keto Diet Healthy For Heart
Is Keto Diet Healthy For Heart


by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
The Ketogenic or “Keto” diet is a low-carbohydrate, protein and fat-rich eating plan gaining attention as a potential weight loss strategy. To get into ketosis you need to eat less than 50 grams of carbs, or two slice of bread (carbs 21grams), of course eat lots of fat. Eat no carbs and the weight will come right off.
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President Latvia Mr. Edgars Rinkevics Fecilitation By FIA


The Foundation for Indian Americans (FIA-New England) executive delegation met with the 11th President of Latvia, Mr. Edgars Rinkēvičs, the former Prime Minister and current Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš, and U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson during Spotlight Latvia 2023 at the Westin Hotel in Boston, alongside their Latvian-American friends. This meeting was led by Abhishek Singh, the President of FIA-New England.
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President Latvia Mr. Edgars Rinkevics Fecilitation By FIA
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Shree Vijaya Durga Temple Burlington Ganesh Utsav
Shree Vijaya Durga Temple Burlington Ganesh Utsav


by Geetha Patil
Shree Vijaya Durga Temple of Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham in Burlington, MA celebrated its annual auspicious Ganesh Chaturthi Utsav with lots of devotees, young children and teens from the Greater Boston area who came together to participate in the Utsav.
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Cambridge Kitchari Kirtan


by Geetha Patil
Tamal Khusrau and Shakti organized Kitchari Kirtan (KK) at their residence, Cambridge, MA on September 22, 2023 evening with hall full of devotees. "Listening to Bhajans could have a deep impact on our emotional well-being, helping us release negativity and embrace feelings of joy, love, and gratitude," said Locise.
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Cambridge Kitchari Kirtan
Carnatic Vocal Concert By Vidwans Trichur Brothers
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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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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Sukoon: A Confluence Of Songs And Sentiments
AIM For Seva: Anubhava (An Experience Of The Senses)
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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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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NEKK: Sooryagayathri
Invisible Threads
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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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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South Asia And The Institute - Transformative Connections Closing Ceremony
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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


Jay-Ho! presents An Enchanting Evening with Shaan Live in Concert on Oct. 7th in Andover, MA.
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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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Global Peace Secretariat Marks 1 Year Anniversary
India Society Of Worcester Hosts First Asian Business Pitch Contest
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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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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Vyasa Yoga: Advanced Meditation
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Sri Guru Karunamaya guided Pooja & Abhishekam and Puratasi Saturdays at NESSP.
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Guru Samarpaṇam: Sreshtaa Rajesh


by Smt. Jayashree Tirumalai
Kum. Sreshtaa Rajesh, disciple of Smt. Aparna Balaji, enthralled the audience in her concert on September 16th, aptly named Guru Samparpaṇam, which is an offering from the teacher and the student to all our Jagadgurus and Acharyas.
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Guru Samarpaṇam: Sreshtaa Rajesh
Arangetram: Anjana Muraleedaran
Arangetram: Anjana Muraleedaran


by Laya Raghav
On August 5th, Anjana Muraleedaran proudly carried forward the Vazhuvoor Bani of her Guru Preethi Ramesh, Director of Sarasa Natya Academy. Her boundless energy while dancing and her grace instantly left one awestruck.
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Saheli Awards Scholarships To Five Bright Scholars


Saheli is pleased to announce that Ragad Sarabi, Safa Shaikh, Jia Kumar, Hamna Mustafa, Sanjedha Haque, and Layla Ahmed were selected as recipients of the 2023 scholarship awards.
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Saheli Awards Scholarships To Five Bright Scholars
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Connect Build And Heal: A Support Group For Women Without Husbands And Partners
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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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 Select The Best Colleges For Pre-med
Know Blackheads And Whiteheads Natural Removal Remedies
Know Blackheads And Whiteheads Natural Removal Remedies


by Geetha Patil and Dr. Kirankumar Rathod
Acne is a widespread skin issue, which generally begins during puberty, when sex hormones cause changes in the body. Blackheads and whiteheads are two common, mild non-inflammatory types of acne.
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Poem: Time


by Arundhati Sarkhel
Time always flies
Sometimes we understand
Sometimes we don't...
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Poem: Time
Chiroti – A Delicious Crispy Layered Sweet Recipe
Chiroti – A Delicious Crispy Layered Sweet Recipe


by Madhumati Tyagi
Chiroti is a delicious sweet that is flaky and crispy dipped in sugary syrup. These can be a great treat for your family and friends for any celebrations or get-togethers.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Manoj Nair who was the winner of last set of problems. Here are two problems for the weekend.
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For The Mathematically Inclined

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Event Update
Friday - 09/29/23
Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat

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
QFR Classical Concert
IAB DIwali 2023

Saturday - 10/7/23
MITHAS: Akkarai Sisters

Sunday - 10/8/23
MITHAS: Ruchira Panda (Hindustani Vocal)
UIANE: Summer Potluck Picnic
Boxborough Diwalifest 2023

Friday - 10/13/23
LQ Baithak double header concert: Hindustani Vocal and Tabla solo concert

Saturday - 10/14/23
MITHAS: Ramakrishnan Murthy (Carnatic Vocal)
Bengalese of New England Durga Puja

Sunday - 10/15/23
Bengalese of New England Durga Puja
Sir Syed Day with Anubhav Sinha

Friday - 10/20/23
Prabasi: Sounak & Shalini
Bangla-O-Biswa: Amit Kumar

Saturday - 10/21/23
Shadaj: Raghunandan Panshikar (Vocal)
MITHAS: Ramana Balachandran (Carnatic Veena)
South Asian Nation: Diwali Gala
Prabasi: Antara Nandy
Diwali Gala 2023
Symphony Masala with Anuradha Palakurthi-Juju
Yogasana

Sunday - 10/22/23
MITHAS: Ritesh and Rajnish Mishra (Hindustani Vocal)
Prabasi: Ankita Bhatacharya

Thursday - 10/26/23
Sadhguru at Harvard
Consciousness - Science, Spirituality & Social Impact

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