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Our Voice And Yours


Six Massachusetts school districts were named in a new survey ranking the top 250 most in-demand education systems in America.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Anuradha And Prashanth Palakurthi
Lokvani Talks To Anuradha And Prashanth Palakurthi


Mitwa, the latest release by Juju Productions featuring Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi with the late Ustad Rashid Khan has over 5 Million Views. CEO Prashanth and singer Anuradha share how the video was made and the secret to a successful music video.
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In Conversation With Prachi Shukla Dixit Of Maya And Mosha


A simple idea has guided my journey at Maya and Mosha – “There are two gifts we should give our children, one is roots and the other is wings” - Prachi Shukla Dixit.
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In Conversation With Prachi Shukla Dixit Of Maya And Mosha
United India Association Honors Women Leaders
United India Association Honors Women Leaders


The United India Association(UIA) celebrated Women’s International Day on May 9, 2024 at Bollywood Grill in Andover, MA. Under the leadership of Aanch Jain and Dr. Neela Gandhi, the team organized the first recognition event where they honored women leaders in the community.
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Learnquest Festival - Youth Volunteers


Selina Banerjee, Vyom Srivastava and Dr. Saaid Arshad who are part of the youth volunteers group that is putting together the Learnquest Music Festival which will be held for two consecutive weekends this year starting on Mar 29. They share great insights on the activities and value of the music festival for young aspiring artists.
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Learnquest Festival - Youth Volunteers
Know Ayurvedic Therapies To Avoid Heart Attacks
Know Ayurvedic Therapies To Avoid Heart Attacks


by Drs. Indrajeet Tyagi and Iranna Hirapur
Ayurveda, the oldest health science in the world, offers several natural approaches for promoting heart health and can also help prevent and even reverse heart diseases. These holistic and integrated Ayurvedic approaches are relevant to all of us—whatever the current condition of our hearts.
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The Savvy Traveller WithTanuja Sud - Fighting The Winter Blues


So, there you have it – the antidote to winter woes lies in a suitcase full of swimsuits and a plane ticket to warmer shores. Swap snowflakes for seashells and frosty temperatures for the warmth of a tropical. embrace. After all, life's too short for frozen toes and snowdrifts taller than your sense of adventure
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The Savvy Traveller WithTanuja Sud - Fighting The Winter Blues
Know Curd Or Buttermilk: Which Is Healthier
Know Curd Or Buttermilk: Which Is Healthier


by Madhumati Tyagi and Geetha Patil
In the choice between curd and buttermilk, Ayurveda suggests that buttermilk is superior and healthy alternative to curd. When the curds active bacteria strains is exposed to heat, it heightens its fermentation, leading to increase body warmth whereas buttermilk has unique ability to cease fermentation when water is added to it that ensures a cooling effect.
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Book Release - Women Who Win


Leader Bank hosted a celebration of International Women’s Day with the release of the Women Who Win book :Real Stories, Real Women produced by Dr. Manju Sheth, Dr. Deepa Jhaveri and Shaleen Sheth on March 10th at the St. Regis. The event featured a fireside chat hosted by Priscilla.H.Douglass.
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Book Release - Women Who Win
Empowering Change: FIA-New England's International Women's Day Celebration 2024
Empowering Change: FIA-New England's International Women's Day Celebration 2024


In commemoration of International Women's Day on March 8th, FIA-New England orchestrated a transformative event echoing the theme "Empowering Change: A Call to Political Action." Featured Panelists included Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Mellisa Goho (RI Education Department Board Member), Yoshita Singh (Chief UN and NY Correspondent for PTI), Maggie Lemay (Mrs. Continental World), Nemeira Lal (UG Student at Harvard), Pratibha Goyal (Entrepreneur, Educator, Founder & Director of Lotus Learners Group of Schools), Saraswathi Muppanna (MD, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Obesity Medicine Specialist), and Diana DiZoglio (State Auditor, MA).
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IIT AGNE Hosts A Panel Discussion On Entrepreneurship


by Murtaza Doctor
On Saturday 24th February, at the Lexington community center in Lexington, MA, IITAGNE organized ta panel discussion on entrepreneurship. The focus of the discussion was bootstrapping a new venture, the challenges faced, the path forward and experiences. The panel comprised of Rajesh Nair, Jayanthi Narasimhan and Nikhil Jain and was chaired and moderated by Durriya Doctor, President of IIT AGNE.
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IIT AGNE Hosts A Panel Discussion On Entrepreneurship
Indrani Mukherjee : Live In Concert
Indrani Mukherjee : Live In Concert


Shadaj presents a Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert by Indrani Mukherjee accompanied on Tabla by Apurba Mukherjee and Anirban Chakraborty on Harmonium on March 16th.
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How To Survive The ChatGPT Invasion - Strategies For Middle And High Schoolers


IITAGNE and ISW presents Proh Po-Shen Loh, who will discuss educational strategies that build relevant skills to survive this new era of Generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT), on March 16th. If you are a parent of a middle or high schooler don't miss this talk and bring along your student.
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How To Survive The ChatGPT Invasion - Strategies For Middle And High Schoolers
Hindu Women’s Network Seminar - Hindu Perspective On Meaningful Relationships
Hindu Women’s Network Seminar - Hindu Perspective On Meaningful Relationships


In this age of transient and temporary relationships, Hindu Women's Network presents a seminar on 'The Hindu Perspective on Meaningful Relationships' on March 16th.
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VYO: Holi Rasiya And Fulfaag


Join VYO for Holi Rasiya And Fulfaag on March 17th at 12 pm in Lowell, MA.
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VYO: Holi Rasiya And Fulfaag
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IANH: Table Tennis, Visa Camp, Education Bees
IANH: Table Tennis, Visa Camp, Education Bees


IANH is hosting Table Tennis Tournament (3/23, Westford, MA), Visa Camp (4/6, Bedford, NH) and North South Foundation Education Bees (4/6, Bedford, NH).
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LearnQuest Music And Dance Festival 2024


LearnQuest Classical Music and Dance Festival kicks off with a series of four vocal and instrumental concerts by budding and acclaimed artists on March 23rd.
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LearnQuest Music And Dance Festival 2024
Chanimaya Gitafest And Samarpan
Chanimaya Gitafest And Samarpan


Chinmaya Mission presents the Gitafest 2024 and an evening of melodious music 'Samarpan' on March 30th.
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IAB Meet & Greet


IAB invites you to its Annual Meet & Greet event with Burlington town election candidates and other people within the community on March 30th.
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IAB Meet & Greet
UIANE Holi 2024
UIANE Holi 2024


UIANE invites you for Holi Festival Celebration, with Thandai and Colors, on March 31st in Medford, MA.
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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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The South Asian Showdown Competition
Vision-Aid 'Fun-Raiser': Thoda Rang Thodi Masti
Vision-Aid 'Fun-Raiser': Thoda Rang Thodi Masti


Vision-Aid is hosting a “fun-raiser” on April 7th: Thoda Rang Thodi Masti “- A Bollywood Musical Event by Din Check, Benefiting Children with CVI.
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Hindu Heritage Day 2024


The organizing team of VHPA-HHD are excited to invite you to Hindu Heritage Day 2024, conducted at Marlboro Middle School on Saturday, May 4th. This is a day to celebrate the Hindu Heritage with family and friends, new and old. Youth are encouraged to join us for Storytelling and Ramaayan Trivia on April 13th.
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Hindu Heritage Day 2024
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Sadhana Lolla Named 2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar
Sadhana Lolla Named 2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar


Sadhana Lolla, a MIT senior, will pursue graduate studies in technology policy at Cambridge University.
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Ramayana Quiz For Kids Geetha Patil - Part 2


Here is a new 16 question quiz for kids on Ramayana.
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Ramayana Quiz For Kids Geetha Patil - Part 2
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Pandit Ken Zuckerman And Vidushi Emmanuelle Martin Bring Global Perspectives To The 16th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival
Pandit Ken Zuckerman And Vidushi Emmanuelle Martin Bring Global Perspectives To The 16th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival


by Selina Banerjee
LearnQuest’s 16th Annual Festival will feature two artists, Pandit Ken Zuckerman and Vidushi Emmanuelle Martin, who truly embody the spirit of Connecting through Music. Though these individuals were not born into Indian culture, Indian classical music connected with them. They have since dedicated their lives to learning, performing, and connecting others with the beautiful musical traditions of India.
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Savitha Naidu Serves On NorthSouth Foundation Board


Congratulations to Savitha Naidu who has been elected and is serving on the NorthSouth Foundation Board.
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Savitha Naidu Serves On NorthSouth Foundation Board
Lexington Town Elections - Indian American Candidates
Lexington Town Elections - Indian American Candidates


12 Indian American candidates were elected to various town wide in Lexington, MA on March 5th.
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Know How Religion Is Good For Your Health


by Sunil Kumar D.
Is religion a medicine for what ails us? Does it have answers for our both physical and mental health problems and provides healing remedies for them? These questions crop up in everyone’s mind. In recent times, many comprehensive studies have consistently shown a strong association between being religious and good health and have documented the benefits of religious involvement in our life.
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Know How Religion Is Good For Your Health
Know The Health Benefits Of Amla/Amalaki
Know The Health Benefits Of Amla/Amalaki


by Madhumati Tyagi and Geetha Patil
Amla also known as Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) is a little green fruit renowned for its impressive list of health benefits including strengthening the immune system, nourishing the tissues, and gently removing toxins.
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Featuring Indian Classical Dance At LearnQuest Festival


by Urmi Samadar
This year, LearnQuest is introducing a segment on Indian classical dances, featuring Bharatnatyam by renowned exponent Padmini Ravi and Kathak by acclaimed dancer Farah Yasmeen Shaikh.
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Featuring Indian Classical Dance At LearnQuest Festival
LIFESTYLETOP
Poem: Happy Women’s Day Sonnet
Poem: Happy Women’s Day Sonnet


by Geetha Patil
Women in Bharat Varsha
No longer weak and meek
They are powerful with firm faith
Their inner strength and willpower...
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Laugh A While


What did E.T.'s mother say to him when he got home? "Where on Earth have you been?!"
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Laugh A While
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


All roads lead to...
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Thought For The Day


“Someone ought to do it, but why should I? Someone ought to do it, so why not I? Between these two sentences lie whole centuries of moral evolution.” ― Annie Besant.
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Thought For The Day

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Event Update
Saturday - 03/16/24
Shadaj: Indrani Mukherjee (Vocal)

Saturday - 03/23/24
MITHAS: Bharat Sundar (Carnatic Vocal)
IANH Table Tennis Tournament

Sunday - 03/24/24
Happly Holi Celebration

Friday - 03/29/24
LearnQuest Music Conference

Saturday - 03/30/24
LearnQuest Music Conference
Chinmaya Gitafest 2024
Samarpan

Sunday - 03/31/24
UIANE Holi 2024
LearnQuest Music Conference

Saturday - 4/6/24
South Asian Showdown XV - Best in Bollywood/Fusion
2024 NH Regional Education Bee Contests
Visa Camp with Consulate General of India in New York
NSF Education BEE Organized by IANH
Holi at Braj Mandir
Be Inclusive and the Walpole Cultural Council Holi

Sunday - 4/7/24
Vision-Aid presents Thoda Rang, Thodi Masti by Din Check

Saturday - 4/13/24
LearnQuest Music Conference

Sunday - 4/14/24
LearnQuest Music Conference

Sunday - 4/21/24
MITHAS: JA Jayanth (Carnatic Flute)

Saturday - 4/27/24
Shadaj: Omkar Dadarkar (Vocal)

Sunday - 4/28/24
MITHAS: Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod)

Saturday - 5/4/24
Hindu Heritage Day 2024

Sunday - 5/5/24
Ekal Presents HeartThrobs

Friday - 5/17/24
Speed Dating In Nairobi City
Speed Dating In Nairobi City

Saturday - 5/18/24
IANH Vasant Festival – Festival of Music, Dance and Art
MITHAS: R Suryaprakash (Carnatic Vocal)
IANH Vasant Festival

Sunday - 8/11/24
Vivekananda Family Camp 2024

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