We wish our readers a Happy India Independence Day! [more]

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Dr. Woodman Taylor, newly appointed Assistant Curator at the MFA arrives at a time when the interest for South Asian Art is at its peak. A lively conversation in Hindi and English. [more]

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"The response for the Aap Ka Suroor concert has been overwhelming. Attendance at different US cities has been in record numbers," says this award winning director/singer. He spoke to Lokvani about his life, his music and the show coming to Boston on Sept 3 that includes Saregamapa winners Vinit and Himani, Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant and Alisha Chinoy of 'Kajra Re' fame. [more]

"For women at significantly elevated risk, we recommend changing the usual mammographic screening pattern and beginning yearly screening as early as age 25 instead of age 40."[more]

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Nandita Das' personal life seems to be on the rocks! Do you know how much Amir presents his sister for tying Rakhi? [more]

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The India Society of Worcester organized its 18th Annual India Day Festival on Sunday, August 6th, 2006 at Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury, MA to celebrate India's 59th Independence Day. [more]

'Sacred Space' by the Nrityagram dance academy in Stamford, CT left the audience spellbound with their dancing ability. Namaskar Foundation, based in the city since 1988, organized the program. [more]

A harmonious blend of Tamil cultural traits, this was a memorable event organized by the Boston Tamil Association that will leave nostalgic memories to linger for a long time. [more]

Former Cabinet minister Dr. Subramanyam Swamy gave a talk at the Indic Center at the University of Dartmouth on August 1, 2006 where he suggested the adoption of Sanskrit as a link language for India. [more]

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full-moon day in the month of Sravana. The festival of Raksha Bandhan symbolizes love, affection and the feeling of brotherhood. [more]

The 6th Annual IDRF 'Cricket for a Cause' tournament concluded successfully at Mitre fields in Burlington, MA on July 30th. Unbeatable champions UML (University of Massachusetts Lowell) Tigers again took the honors for the second time by comprehensively beating Infosys like last year. [more]

Sometimes lumped together with other Asians or South Asians and we scratch our heads when asked to enumerate the race. Not African American or Black, not Caucasian, not Hispanic, not Asian, not Native American-our choices are limited. How about proto-Australoid?! [more]

Boston now has a bollywood tradition - a desi party is held every month at local clubs, when bollywood and bhangra music is played exclusively. Says Shailender Nagpal, chief organizer of these parties. [more]

Many organizations like IITSINE and United India Association beat the heat with a summer picnic. [more]

Be a Raffle Winner! MITHAS starts its Fall 2006 series of concerts with Padma Shri S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, S.P. Shailaja and their 14 member Orchestra. In an exclusive deal with Lokvani, MITHAS is happy to announce a weekly raffle on LokVani. To enter: [more]

Asha for Education's Work An Hour event brings people from all over the world together to help educate underprivileged children in India. The event kicks off on July 4th, peaks on August 15th and concludes on September 5th. 15th of August, India's Independence Day, is the symbolic date chosen for this phenomenal coming together of the human spirit. Please join in this effort. [more]

Shree Swaminarayan Temple Boston, invites you to attend the grand celebration of Murti Pratistha Mahotsav and Shrimad Bhagwat Saptah to be held August 13 - 20th at Lowell, MA. [more]

According to Yamini Mehta, specialist head of modern and contemporary Indian art at auction house Christie's, "Buyers of Indian art have been, for a long time, Indian themselves. Now, there has been greater numbers from outside of India who are interested in Indian art. There is a lot more awareness to what is happening within India.” [more]

The Indian Flag embraces Unity in Diversity. A poem by 8th grader Sindhuja Koppaka. [more]

Congratulations to Sandeep Bansal, Sitaram Chandawarkar, D.P. Joshi, Mukkai Krishnamoorthy, Sarthak Pani and Sanjay Yengul, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more]

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Touted by some as music director Reshammiya's best work this year, the album features Reshammiya the singer in no less than five tracks. [more]

The much awaited Karan Johar film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna has been released to packed houses. Do not miss the screenings starting Aug 11 in Quincy, Lawrence and Worcester! [more]

If you ever pass by Downtown Crossing, don't forget to grab the amazingly cheap priced fresh berries of all kinds. [more]

Sachin Tendulkar is close to regaining full fitness ahead of the triangular one-day series in Sri Lanka, according to India's coach, Greg Chappell. [more]

Jokes - Bollywood style! [more]

When the COW wears Prada, oops Chanel! [more]

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Jawarharlal Nehru's famous opening lines on the eve of Independence. [more]