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Economic Projections for Asylum Seekers and New Immigrants: Massachusetts. Of the 7 million people living in the state, 1.3 million are immigrants, 18 percent of the total population.
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| Harvard India Conference - February 17 And18 |  |
Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson, Securities and Exchanges Board of India, Actress Karishma Kapoor, former MP Suresh Prabhu and others are part of the star-studded conference to be held on Feb. 17 and 18. Use the discount code LOKVANI for 20% off the conference. The co-chairs HBS student Ishan Poddar and HKS student Ananya Chhaochharia talk about the conference.
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| Bollywood Baatein |
Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon are gearing up for the release of their upcoming romantic drama 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya'.
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| Know What Foods Boost Collagen Production |  |
by Geetha Patil and Dr. Kirankumar Rathod
Collagen is the protein in our skin responsible for firmness, plumpness, elasticity, and youthfulness and protects it by impeding the absorption of toxins and pathogens. Nutrients that aid the process of collagen production include zinc, vitamin C, and copper. Vitamin C helps produce pro-collagen, the body’s precursor to collagen. Therefore eat lots of fruits and vegetables that will help tighten the skin and keep you ageless.
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| Women Who Win Makes History: Launching Their First Book Sharing The Unique Journeys Of Indian American Changemakers Of New England And Around The World |
Women Who Win presents over 100 women, chronicling a unique selection of their stories, with each voice being captivating and each journey thought-provoking in its own way.
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| Thyagaraja Aradhana Showcases Young Talent |  |
The Thiagaraj Aradhana at Chinmaya Maruthi had a very special presentation where senior students of local Carnatic Music and Dance teachers presented Thiagaraja’s work. The Carnatic Ensemble featuring students of teachers Durga Krishnan, Tara Anand, Aparna Balaji, Gaurishankar Chandrashekar,Neyveli Narayanan and Pravin Sitaram was absolutely brilliant. The second half was a brilliant solo Bhartanatyam margam by Shriya Srinivas, student of Aishwarya Balasubramanium and Sridevi Thirumalai.
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| The 21st India Conference At Harvard: Charting India's Ascent On The Global Stage |
The 21st India Conference at Harvard: Charting India's Ascent on the Global Stage on February 17-18, 2024 will bring 50+ speakers and more than 1000 attendees to Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School.
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| Vasant Panchami Deep Yagya At Satsang Center | .jpg) |
Satsang Center and Gayatri Pariwar New England invites you to celebrate Vasant Panchami on February 25th.
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| UIANE To Celebrate International Women's Day And Holi |
Joine UIANE to celebrate International Women's Day And Holi on Mar. 9th and Mar. 31st.
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| Ticketing For The 16th LearnQuest Music Festival Is Now Open | .jpg) |
LearnQuest is thrilled to announce that the ticketing for the 16th LearnQuest Music Festival from Mar. 29-31 and Apr. 13-14 is now open.
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| The South Asian Showdown Competition |
The 15th annual South Asian Showdown Competition will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the world renowned Strand Theatre featuring 10 of the best Bollywood/Fusion teams from North America. Buy Tickets Now!
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| VHPA Hindu Heritage Day 2024 |  |
by Mohan Sonti
Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) is once again bringing the yearly fun filled festivities with Hindu cultural celebrations to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This year we are continuing with our third decade of celebrating the Hindu Heritage Day (HHD) on the May 4, 2024 Marlboro, MA. Please join and enjoy the grand showcasing of our traditions, culture, arts and several millennial old civilization.
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| NESSP: Upcoming Events |
Vasavi Maata Atmarpana Day and Samuhik Aksharabhyasam NESSP.
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| Arangetram: Aditi Nagaraja | .jpg) |
by Soni Kumar
Aditi Nagaraja performed her Bharatanatyam Arangetram at Littleton High School in front of friends, family, and fellow dancers from the Bharatakalai School of Dance. "The Arangetram itself felt surreal. The moment I stepped onto stage for my very first dance, Thodaya Mangalam, the nerves I had been feeling for the past several days vanished. The state of mind I had just stepped into was inexplicable other than being pure joy," said Aditi.
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| Ramayana Quiz For Kids |
Here is a 15 question quiz for kids on Ramayana.
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| ISW Elects New Executive Board And Committee On Nominations |  |
The India Society Executive Board is proud to welcome the new Executive Board members and the Committee on Nominations.
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| Rowena Kay Mascarenhas |
Rowena Kay Mascarenhas, Executive Director of TiE Boston, among Top Women Leaders of DC for 2024.
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| New England Council Of Indian Fine Arts (CIFA) |  |
Nestled in the heart of New England, the Council of Indian Fine Arts (CIFA), founded in 2023, blossoms with a grand vision of preserving and promoting rich Indian art forms. The leadership team consists of President Nausheen Moulana, a seasoned Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Ethisphere, and Vice President Hema Kalyanam, a tech innovator and an ardent enthusiast of Indian Arts.
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| Women Who Win Makes History: Launching Their First Book Sharing The Unique Journeys Of Indian American Changemakers Of New England And Around The World |
Women Who Win presents over 100 women, chronicling a unique selection of their stories, with each voice being captivating and each journey thought-provoking in its own way.
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| Know Why Black Stone (Krishna Shila) Is Used |  |
by Geetha Patil and Sunil Kumar
A three billion-year-old rare and ancient rock known for its azure-colored Krishna Shila or black schist found in Gujjegowdanapura village, Mysuru district is adding a timeless majesty and glory to the Ram Lalla idol. This stone was chosen because it is very durable, does not react to Abhishekam ChaturvimsathiDhravyas or acids and resistant to climatic variation and will sustain thousands of years without any blemishes with minimum maintenance. Over the years, it hardens and does not react to anything.
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| A Rare Figure Of Vajravarahi |
The present sculpture depicts Vajravarahi, a prominent female deity in tantric Buddhism and consort of Chakrasamvara. Although she is usually shown accompanying or embracing him as his other half, Vajravarahi alone is often considered to be a godly representation of the combined wisdom held by all buddhas.
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| Part 9 - Amma’s Daily Rangoli |  |
by Geetha Patil
Here is a simple Rangoli design without any dots yet very beautiful and auspicious. This is one of the best Rangoli designs that can be done at any place and on any occasion.
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| Poem: Ram Lalla Comes Homes |
Ram is coming home
Lalla is coming home
I decorate my hut
And my courtyard...
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Using Oats South Indian style.
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| Laugh A While |
What do you call a story that one clock tells to another?
Second-hand information.
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| Picture Of The Fortnight |  |
Can you spot me?
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| Thought For The Day |
“You must understand the whole of life, not just one little part of it. That is why you must read, that is why you must look at the skies, that is why you must sing, and dance, and write poems, and suffer, and understand, for all that is life.”
― Jiddu Krishnamurti.
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