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Our Voice And Yours

India's first female President and the US India Nuclear Pact all in the news. Buy tickets for Kaaraikudi R. Mani and Mohanlal shows. [more]

Lokvani Talks To Naveena Swamy

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
Naveena Swamy is the founder and CEO of DigitalBrix, a New Hampshire's state-of-art premier 3D Visual Effects Studio with the technical, creative and production capabilities to provide complete range of professional training to create a new generation of Games, 3D Digital content for the print, web and film industry. [more]

In Conversation With Geeta Chandran

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Rachel C. Tadmor)
"I see no dichotomy between contemporary and classical in Bharatanatyam. There is only good dance and bad dance. Training the body is critical for good dancing. Beyond the training threshold, dance is an artistic, aesthetic, creative response," says Geeta. She spoke to Lokvani about her personal journey as an artist. [more]

Bollywood Baatein

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Is Ayesha perfect for Salman? Don't miss the videos we have inside this section for you. [more]

Jothi Raghavan Dances To Thirumangai Alwar's Verses

(This article is sponsored by Copper Pages)
"It is with great joy I share with you these passionate verses of Thirumangai Alwar. With humility, I offer this before you and hope you enjoy this poetic journey as much as I have enjoyed putting it together," said Jothi Raghavan who danced to the famous Tamil hymns that express the agony and ecstasy of Parakala Nayaki. [more]

South Asian Art History - In Memory Of Prashant H. Fadia

(This article is sponsored by Prashant H. Fadia Foundation)
De-Mystifying Art Appreciation
Art appreciation is often regarded as a "high brow" past time of the intelligentsia. However, art appreciation simply means looking at works of art to form your own opinions about them.
[more]

Peter Bhatia Inducted Into Hall Of Fame At SAJA Convention

Desi Blogs, South Asian Media, the Apu controversy in the Simpsons saga and Sendhil Ramamurthy of Heroes featured at the SAJA Convention held at Columbia University in New York. [more]

TIE-Boston Launches Small And Medium Enterprise SIG

Panelists Lisa Van der Pool, Bob Pokress, Mike Schultz, Ameeta Soni helped kickoff the launch of TIE-Boston's Small and Medium Enterprise with a discussion focused on marketing. [more]

IANH Cooking At Nashua Soup Kitchen

On Sunday July 15th, volunteers from the India Association of New Hampshire's (IANH) Public Service group prepared and served lunch to over 60 guests at the Nashua Soup Kitchen. [more]

Aparna Sindhoor Dance Production, A Story And A Song Captivates

Aparna Sindhoor combines folk tales with traditional Bharatnatyam in her latest production, A Story and a Song, to create an elegant and captivating performance at the Boston University Dance Theater. [more]

United States Senate Opened With Hindu Prayers For The First Time

History was created on July 12, 2007 when Rajan Zed, Hindu chaplain from Reno, Nevada, opened the session of United States Senate with Gayatri Mantra from Rig-Veda, the oldest Hindu text composed around 1,500 BCE. [more]

Annual Kalai Vizha Celebration Of 2007

Boston Thamil Association of New England invites you to Annual Kalai Vizha Celebration of 2007 at Merrimack College, North Andover on July 28th. [more]

India Day 2007: IAGB's Annual Showcase

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) will host its annual India Day event, a showcase of the unique ethnic and cultural diversity of India, from 4 PM to 9 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2007. [more]

Apurva Avsar - A Gujarati Play

Don't miss your only chance to see Apurva Avsar, a mesmerizing play, on August 5th in Lexington, MA. [more]

4th Annual BCC Cup 2007 - A Cricket Tournament To Support A Great Cause

Burlington Cricket Club (BCC) and Next generation foundation (NGF) are pleased to announce the 4th Annual BCC Cup 2007 - a Cricket tournament to promote cricket for fun, and to fund the charity projects of NGF to benefit underprivileged children starting August 10th. [more]

Narinder Chanchal To Perform In Sri Lakshmi Temple

Please come and enjoy Mata Ka Jagran by Narinder Chanchal, India's king of bhajans, on Friday July 27th at the Sri Lakshmi Temple. [more]

Protecting Yourself & Your Children Online

Protecting Yourself & Your Children Online is the first of the new monthly seminar series being launched by ISW on Friday July 27th. [more]

Global Indus Technovators Awards (GITA 07) Nominations

The Indian Business Club at MIT invites nominations for its 5th Annual Global Indus Technovators Awards (GITA'07). The nominations target young innovators below 40 years of age and are due by August 16, 2007. [more]

Youth: Raagini Jawa

Meet Raagini Jawa, daughter of Dr. Amal Jawa of New Hampshire, who graduated valedictorian of her class and plans to attend Boston University seven-year accelerated medical program. [more]

Weekend Entertainment

Catch up with all the events around town which includes Mata Ka Jargan with India's king of bhajans Narinder Chanchal, Panel discussion on Protect Yourself And Your Children, Kalai Vizha Celebration, IITSINE Annual Picnic, Apurva Avsar - a super hit Gujarati Drama and Gateway Bombay Exhibition. A round up! [more]

For The Mathematically Inclined

Congratulations to Samita Mohanasundaram and Udbhav Chitta, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more]

Music Review - Naqaab

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
While not his best work, Pritam delivers a fairly interesting track with at least one song having the potential to be a chartbuster. [more]

Recipes - M Is For Mango Madness

It is summer and it is mango time! [more]

Money Matters

Take a look at the currency and bullion rates. How is the Indian market performing? We have the answers. [more]

Jokes, Jokes, Jokes

Now that it is summer, we can make fun of winter! [more]

Photo Of The Fortnight

What is the name of this beautiful monument?
The winners of last week's contest were: Anil Ahuja, Madhusmita Misra, Vinita Rampuria and Sushma Yadupathi.
[more]

Thought For The Day

(This article is sponsored by epuja)
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela. [more]

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Event Update
Thursday - 07/26/07
Art of Living - Part I Course / Arlington
Friday - 07/27/07
KhelMel Ramayana Show, Sharon
ISW Panel Discussion: Protect Yourself And Your Children
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A Story and A Song
Mata Ka Jagran - Narinder Chanchal
Devotional Musical Concert
Saturday - 07/28/07
SQL Server Training
The Untouchable - Movie
Mount Manadock Adventure-Picnic & Hiking
Uttaranchal Association Annual Event
Annual Kalai Vizha Celebration of 2007
A Story and A Song
Sunday - 07/29/07
How to Use a Neti Pot
Guru Poornima Festival - 2007
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Satyanarayan Katha
Wednesday - 8/1/07
Free Health Stop
Saturday - 8/4/07
SQL Server Training
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Sunday - 8/5/07
Potluck Summer Picnic / UIA
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Tuesday - 8/7/07
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Wednesday - 8/8/07
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Saturday - 8/11/07
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Sunday - 8/12/07
2007 Vivekananda Family Camp
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Wednesday - 8/15/07
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Thursday - 8/16/07
Nominations for Global Indus Technovators Awards (2007)
Saturday - 8/18/07
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Sunday - 8/19/07
ISW - 19th Annual India Day Festival
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Wednesday - 8/22/07
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Saturday - 8/25/07
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Sunday - 8/26/07

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