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Travels
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Madan Travel |
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Our Voice And Yours: Reminiscence - Chitra Parayath |
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.-- Anonymous.[more] |
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Lokvani Talks To Amit And Pragya Dang |
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(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
"Hindi film music has been an integral part of my life," says Amit Dang, the handsome host of Sounds of India who recently relinquished his bachelor status and married Dr. Pragya Ahuja (maiden name), a physician from New Delhi. They talked to Lokvani about the radio show, the joys of long distance courtships and their beautiful wedding. [more] |
In Conversation With Deepa Mehta |
(This article is sponsored by Dakshin)
As film makers we have a choice, and I want to make those kind of films that will provoke the conscience of people" - Deepa Mehta, Canadian Film Maker on her latest release in the trilogy "Water". [more] |
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Bollywood Baatein |
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(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Aishwarya Rai starrer 'Provoked', depicting the role of a battered Indian wife in the UK, will be premiered at the Cannes Film festival on May 19.[more] |
Technology: SiC Wafer Polishing With Gas Cluster Ion Beams - Part I |
A novel technology utilizing energetic ionized gas cluster ion beams (GCIB) has been successfully used to reduce the surface roughness of SiC for electronic applications. [more] |
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Asha Bhonsle Performs With Kronos Quartet |
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An extraordinary performance by Kronos Quartet in collaboration with Asha Bhosle steals the heart of Bostonians. Berkelee performance center was packed and the group got a standing ovation. [more] |
Sushil Tuli Presents At One First |
A new community is underway where Boston meets Cambridge. Sushil Tuli of Leader Mortgage speaks about owning a house and being part of 'One First'. [more] |
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The NSF Educational Bee Contests - A Huge Success |
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The 2006 New England Regional Educational Bee contests in Spelling, Vocabulary, Math, Geography and Essay organised by North South Foundation was a huge success with more than 750 students participating. [more] |
IDRF Holi Celebration Event |
March temperatures could not deter some 300 adults and children from celebrating Holi "The Festival of Colors" the way it is traditionally celebrated in India. [more] |
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Subodh Chandra For Attorney General |
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Samir Desai and his wife Nilima, Nishith Acharya and his wife Sheetal, Aadil Ginwala, and Mike Thakur, organized a fundraiser in Boston for Subodh Chandra, as he campaigns for Ohio Attorney General in the Democratic Primary. [more] |
First Time Home Buyers Get A Treat |
Praful Thakkar organized a free seminar at China Blossom Restaurant to help home-buyers fulfill the quintessential 'American Dream' of home ownership. [more] |
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Calling All Readers And Book Lovers! |
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Can you help recommend books on India? Specific recommendations are sought for History, Business & Economics, Children's literature, Politics, Contemporary Fiction, and Classic literature including religion. [more] |
TeamAIDAsha Marathon Program 2006 |
Train.....Run....Support a cause! TeamAIDAsha Marathon. [more] |
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An Ode To The Mother |
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Twelve dancers and dance teachers from the Boston area have come together to create a unique Bharatanatyam Natanjali for Mother, which will be presented at the Natick High School Auditorium on Sunday May 7, 2006 at 4:00 pm. The event is a fundraiser for the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Ashland, MA. [more] |
Kabeer - A Musical Dance Drama In Hindi |
Actor singer Shekhar Sen presents his critically acclaimed production - Kabeer - the story of the mystic who used his poetic brilliance and divine inspiration to spread the message of Love, Peace & Harmony on Sunday, April 23 at 4:00 pm in Brooks Middle School, Lincoln, MA. [more] |
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Sreedhareeyam: Vision For All: Part 2 |
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The concluding part of a two part series of one patient's road to recovery through Ayurveda. [more] |
Buyers Beware!!! - Part 2 |
(This article is sponsored by Praful Thakkar)
Buying a home is a major investment and a major decision. In second part of this article we look at common and costly mistakes. [more] |
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Youth Forum - Community Service Through Global Routes |
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Community Service rates very high for Meera Sriram,a Sophomore at Lexington High School who found her interest through an organization called Global Routes. [more] |
For The Mathematically Inclined |
Congratulations to Sandeep Bansal, Sitaram Chandawarkar, Samik Chattopadhyay, Manan Domadia, Neha Iyer, Dattatrya Joshi, Mukkai Krishnamoorthy, Rahul Modi, Sarthak Pani, Hari Pillai and Raagini Rameshwar, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more] |
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Music Review - Fanaa |
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(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
Jatin-Lalit the team that brought us hits like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gam come up with yet another potential chartbuster. [more] |
Recipes From Tibet |
A sample of Tibetan Recipes! [more] |
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Poem - Jallianvala Bagh |
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As part of the Poetry month and the anniversary of the Jallianwallah Bagh massacre, we present this poem. [more] |
Laugh A While: Jokes |
Haven't you always wondered how "Americanisms" would sound like if they were translated literally to an average Indian on, say, the streets of New Delhi (or elsewhere)? [more] |
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Quiz Corner |
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There are few readers who were answered the questions, partially correct, though. For correct answers read the article. [more] |
Cricket Corner - Howzzat |
As the Indians prepared to take on Pakistan in the two-match DLF Series, Rahul Dravid, the captain, indicated that even a defeat in the series would not take away the sheen off what the Indians have achieved already in a long season. [more] |
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Photo Of The Fortnight |
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A Tale of Two Elephants. [more] |
Thought For The Day |
Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream - Khalil Gibran. [more] |
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Lokvani Poll |
Human Resources Minister Arjun Singh recently announced the government's intention to reserve 49 per cent seats in all government-regulated education institutions -- including IITs and IIMs. Do you agree?
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