Do you support Stem Cell research? Participate in our poll and tell us! [more]

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"The root of all the problems today is ego. One should be flexible like water which can adjust its shape to any vessel. But people have become like ice which is very difficult to penetrate," says Mata Amritanandamayi (AMMA) who hugged thousands of devotees gathered at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center in Marlborough, MA. [more]

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Attorney Monique Kornfeld has extensive experience in all aspects of immigration law, including employment-based and family-based immigrant visa petitions and applications for legal permanent residency, nonimmigrant visa petitions, asylum applications and relief from deportation. [more]

We have all heard the saying "a pen is mightier than the sword" but who knew that one day this ordinary writing instrument will evolve into a serious technical device. I am talking about the Digital pen which when combined with specialized electronic paper and software is revolutionizing the way we capture what we write. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Actress Jaya Bachchan on Monday took the oath as a Rajya Sabha member, while her husband and Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan watched the proceedings from the gallery. [more]

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Nandini Vijayakumar and SriVani Rambhatla Ganti's musical talents were evident when they performed their arangetrams recently and showcased what many youngsters here hope to carry throughout their life - a strong sense of their Indian culture and heritage. [more]

The Social Entreprenuership SIG of TiE-Boston organized a panel discussion on "Different Approaches to Basic Education in Developing Countries" at the Tang Center, MIT on July 21, 2006. [more]

The Sri Lakshmi Temple in Ashland, MA offered special prayers to Dhanya Lakshmi on Sunday 23rd of July, 2006. Dhanya means grain. Hindus believe that it is with the grace of mother Dhanya Lakshmi that one gets all essential nutrients. Devotees brought bags of rice for the pooja. A tasty treat in the form of grilled spicy corn added to the festivities. [more]

The world renowned troupe of Raja and Radha Reddy got a standing ovation for their Kuchipudi dance performance at the Peabody Essex Museum brought through the joint efforts of PEM and MITHAS. [more]

"Amba, shubha raatrih."(Good night, mother). Phew! What a difference one weekend camp can make!! [more]

Peabody Essex Museum unveiled the Fadia-Deshpande Gallery on July 13, 2006 featuring unusual collection of Indian art. [more]

Over ten thousand people are expected to attend the celebration of India's independence organized by IAGB on Sunday, August 13, 2006, from 4.00 PM until 9:00 PM. The central attraction is a cultural program showcasing the various talented music and dance groups in the area. There will also be food stalls, vendors and community information booths at the venue. [more]

"As part of the TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) program I spent many months learning the art and science of entrepreneurship," says Sheena Jindal as she recounts her experience in the program. [more]

Atul and Tara Soni of Lynnfield, MA won medals at the Bay State Games for Tennis. [more]

Sangeeta Ahuja MS, RD, CD-N, RYT has achieved Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE®) status by successfully completing the Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators. [more]

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass US India civil nuclear agreement, which is hailed as the most significant deal in history between the US and India. [more]

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Do you remember the formulae e=mc^2? Here, 'e' is the exposure and 'mc' is the comprehensive marketing carried out by your Realtor R . [more]

"Tonight was very special for Mukesh, who had decided to return to Shyampur upon retirement. It was the first night after nearly 10 years that he was about to spend in their family home in Shyampur." [more]

Congratulations to Sandeep Bansal, Sarthak Pani and Suryateja Rao, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more]

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Moonrise (Vol. 1 & Vol. 2) reveals to us why Indian classical music so enthralled wealthy, endowed Mogul emperors of fine taste and erudition hundreds of years ago as much as it delights a transplanted Indian immigrant. [more]

The titles range from Shakti, Devi, The Sadhu, Snake Woman and Ramayana Reborn. These are the new wave in Indian Character entertainment under the recently formed virgin comics between Richard Branson, Deepak Chopra, Sekhar Kapur and Gotham Entertainment group. [more]

Summer time and hot in the kitchen? Here are some cool salad recipes! [more]

Lakshmipathy Balaji, the Indian fast bowler, is making encouraging progress with his recovery from a back injury, according to John Gloster, the Indian team physio. [more]

"A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call." [more]

This was taken on a trip into Vermont, in early summer. A photo submission by Lokvani reader Udayan Kamerkar. [more]

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Short funny quotes on long summer days. [more]