Time 100 list of most powerful people includes Sonia Gandhi & Indra Nooyi. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
Bharat (Brad) Talwar is the CEO of TalentBurst Inc, a company that provides information technology consulting and regulatory compliance services. The company is amongst the fastest growing companies in the industry ranked by Inc 5000 at 649. Talwar talked to Lokvani about the company and the success they achieved despite having suffered from a lawsuit in the early days. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Rachel C. Tadmor)
"I would urge NRIs to convince the Acharyas who come to speak to you to find a way to campaign for the abolition of the caste system," says Harvard economics professor and politician, Swamy who is determined to catalyze the movement to usher a Hindu renaissance. He talked to Lokvani about his work and his new book 'Hindus Under Siege'. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Aishwarya Rai says she is enjoying married life: an expression that clearly showed on her face as she accompanied her husband Abhishek Bachchan at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Copper Pages)
Maya Ravan, a dance drama presentation by the talented actress Shobana, blended popular with classical to tell Ashok Banker's version of the Ramayana. The presentation was very entertaining with Shobana looking like a beautiful Gene from the Arabian Nights as she portrayed the character of Ravana though the vulgarization of the characters of the Ramayana was out of place. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Prashant H. Fadia Foundation)
"These two ethereal pieces of art evoke emotions befitting the mission of Akshaya Patra - unlimited free food to support education," says Saluni Fadia who has commissioned "Saraswati" and "Children" by artist Kiran Soni specifically to be used at the Akshaya Patra silent auction and fund raising gala event to be held on Oct. 5 in Cambridge. Learn more about the artist and her work. [more]

More than 100 players took part in IDRF's first Volley ball tournament to support needy Jammu boys. [more]

About 26 contestants from the New England area did remarkably well at The Educational Contests that took place in various halls of the world's one of the largest Universities in Ohio, on August 25th and 26th of 2007. [more]

Artists A.R Balaskandan, Sonali Skandan, Arun Ramamurthy along with Jonathan Singer and Zach Knight will present an interesting program with classical Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music juxtaposed with contemporary imagery and word. The artists have performed extensively in Chennai, New York, London, LA and DC. [more]

For the first time ever in Boston, Bhakta Samaj presents Sugam Sangit Maestro Shri Purushottam Upadhyay & Hansa Dave in a glorious rendering of melody, rhythm and rass garba dance show on September 8th in Tyngsboro, MA. [more]

Many of us often wonder how we can get a higher rate of return on our money, how we can take advantage of the boom in international markets and India or very simply how can I invest my money and make more? Here is your chance to find out how on Saturday September 8th in Chelmsford, MA. [more]

Ever visited the huge and beautifully endowed Swaminarayan Mandir ISSO at Lowell, or have ever been a part of a great Vedic ritual held over 3 days involving the chanting of the great ancient Vedic hymn, Rudram for more than 1331 times with participation by more than 25 Hindu priests, 75+ Rithwiks (Vedic scholars) and an estimated 5000 devotees from all over the USA? You can do both at this September's Maha Rudra Yegnam being organized by the Kanchi Kamakoti Seva Foundation of Virginia, at the Swaminarayan Mandir ISSO in Lowell, MA. Come! Be spiritually overwhelmed!! [more]

Ameek Ashok Ponda, a partner and co-director in Sullivan & Worcester LLP's tax department, recently received two prestigious designations. Ponda was elected to membership in the American Law Institute and selected as one of the Boston Business Journal's "40 Under 40" for 2007. [more]

Boston NRI Telugu community recently gathered at the City Center building at Depot Square in Lexington to meet and greet AP Legislative speaker, KR Suresh Reddy. [more]

After the passing away of Rajyogini Dadi Dr. Prakashmani who remained Chief of Brahma Kumaris for last four decades, Rajyogini Dadi Janki, the Additional Chief has taken over as its Global Head. [more]

Over 300 people from the New York region filled the auditorium at the The Indian-American Kerala Cultural & Civic Center, Elmont New York on Saturday, August 25, 2007 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of India's Independence Day and Onam, the harvest festival of Malayalees across the globe. [more]

Young adults in their twenties and early thirties - so-called "post boomers" or "Generation XersБ"─face a variety of challenges in their quest for financial security. If you are a Generation Xer, here are five financial tips to help you manage your money and plan for your future. [more]

The arangetram experience involves perseverance, diligence, and focus exhibited from the dancer and support given from her audience. It teaches a great deal about the Indian heritage and culture, the different musical thalams, and the price of hard work. [more]

Catch up and purchase tickets for the events in this upcoming fortnight including Investing in India, IIT Bombay Golden Jubilee Launch, Karaikudi Mani mridangam, Sugam Sangit Purushottam Upadhyay, Veena Sahasrabudhe hindustani vocal, and Ainkaran and Anitha Krishna musical concerts. [more]

Congratulations to Aseem Chandawarkar, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
An album dedicated to the Lord Ganesha is featured in the music review, to coincide with the Vinayak Chaturthi Festival. [more]

Author Anupama Chopra spent more than three years interviewing more than 90 people - including Shahrukh Khan himself that led finally to this book. For all SRK fans and lovers of Bollywood, a must read. [more]

Remember the jingle "eating peanuts, eatings peanuts, just now", Well! what is stopping you. Nothing tastes like the hot fresh just cooked peanuts as a terrific snack. [more]

Why does your geography exam have a big zero over it.
It's not a zero, the teacher ran out of stars, so she gave me a moon instead! [more]

Another good reason to move back to India... No restrictions on alcohol consumption for foreign investors! [more]

An Alaskan wonder! [more]

(This article is sponsored by epuja)
September 5th is Teachers Day in India in honor of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. [more]