We wish all our readers a very Happy Diwali and Eid Mubarak. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for Lokvani. We could not do it without you. In this issue, Lokvani also introduces a new column on Money. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
Although it is important to invest wisely, it is just as important to save and save early. The compounding effect of investment earnings can make a huge impact on the net worth of a family if they start to save in their early years - Chitra Staley, at 'The Program Works'. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Dakshin)
Founder and Chairman of MASTEK Inc., a $160 Million IT services company, Desai is currently the Conference Chair for the PAN IIT 2006 Conference to be held in Mumbai on Dec 23. He spoke to Lokvani about some of the unique features of this star-studded conference. [more]

Perhaps nowhere in the world is water so abundant and yet so scarce than in the Ganges basin. Why are arsenic concentrations so high in the groundwater of the Ganges basin? How will arsenic concentrations change over time and space? [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
The sauve and sharp Shah Rukh glibly handles the media at an event for Pepsi. Take a look at new releases for Diwali/Id this year. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Copper Pages)
When Pandit Birju Maharaj took the stage at newly renovated Somerville Theater along with his disciples Saswathi Sen and Muhua Shankar, he cast a spell on the audience. Using rhythm and melody the artists brought many ancient pieces of Hindu history alive. [more]

Approximately 1100 people attended the Hindu Sangam, the birth centenary of Param Pujya Guruji, Sri Madhav S. Golwalkar, held at Marlboro Middle School on September 17, 2006 with over 100 participants and 21 youth moderators. [more]

The MFA Film Program is proud to present a weekend celebrating Indian director Muzaffar Ali, October 27-29. This weekend includes screenings of two of Muzaffar Ali's feature films: Anjuman on Friday, October 27 at 7:15 pm and Umrao Jaan on Sunday, October 29 at 3 pm. [more]

Dozens of Indian Americans gathered at the Union Square Park on 14th Street, New York City on Monday, October 2, 2006 to honor Gandhi on his 137th birthday. [more]

"It feels good to see 70-year old men and women serving food to their friends with love and affection.I come to the association gathering once a month as I get to see my friends and I like the activities that the group does,” said Daksha Vyas, an active member of this association. [more]

Mark your calendars for November 4th for an invaluable Free College Admissions Workshop and a Food festival. [more]

Balle Balle Balle! The Boston Bhangra Competition will be hosted on November 11th, 2006 at the prestigious Orpheum Theatre. Call for tickets now as they hope to sell out for the 3rd straight year! [more]

MITHAS ushered us into October with another spectacular musical feast where Sudha Raghunathan was at her musical best, exhibiting all the hallmarks of an artist at the peak of her talents. [more]

On the beautiful autumn afternoon of October 10th, a group of about fifty ladies elegently dressed in festive bridal colors and some with beautiful henna designs on their hands, very enthusiastically celebrated the traditional Karwa Chauth Puja, held annually at Satsang Center, Woburn. [more]

This Diwali, Stay Connected With India Calling Cards From A New England Based Telecom Company, Pingo. [more]

A group of 23 kids, all under the age of 8, from the Andover/North Andover area put up a spectacular performance of Rhythm and Dance at the Grand Diwali Ball 2006 hosted by the Sindhi Association of New England. [more]

Two of the most successful programs in the United States, Social Security and Medicare, are in danger of being minimized and destroyed and the importance of protecting these programs from privatization- Thoughts from an IAFPE intern. [more]

Navagraha Sthapan was performed with ceremony at the Chinmaya Maruti. [more]

Learn Quest Academy, the non profit organization and a learning center for music has opened a new branch in Acton, MA. [more]

The role made me see a split screen with me on one side leading my life and Bisher rotting away in prison, a counter clicking away the minutes, hours, days, years. Perhaps our false security comes at the expense of his freedom. As I reflect upon the past year, good times and bad, I realize that Bisher was deprived of all these experiences, sequestered in Guanatanmo. [more]

What is happening at the stock market? Has the price of gold gone up or down ? It is all available on Lokvani now. [more]

With Diwali around the corner on Oct. 21, here is a list of all the upcoming Diwali events in town. [more]

Congratulations to Sandeep Bansal, Sitaram Chandawarkar, Dattatraya Joshi, Kavitha Muralidharan, Madhavi Muralidharan, Sarthak Pani and Bharath Venkatraman, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
Anu Malik’s effort has produced a true work of art. It cannot be compared to the original Umrao Jaan score but can hold its head high. [more]

Perfect for Holiday giving here are two books on Diwali and Eid by Deborah Heiligman. [more]

Mithai for Diwali from various home chefs. [more]

What is in store for you this Fortnight. Read on in our new Astrology column. [more]

India hiccupped their way to a nervy four-wicket win over England in their opening Champions Trophy encounter at Jaipur. [more]

October in New England - Colors of Fall. [more]

(This article is sponsored by epuja)
Zen Sayings on Meditation! [more]