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Our Voice And Yours

Lokvani wishes all its readers and sponsors a very Happy New Year!!! [more]

Lead Features, Performing Arts, Local Happenings, People, Contributions and Lifestyle.

LEAD FEATURES TOP
Lokvani Talks To...in The Year 2007 - Part 1

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
The year that was... New England's vibrant community featured in our online pages... [more]

In Conversation With ... In The Year 2007 - Part 1

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Rachel C. Tadmor)
In the year 2007 we have featured a diverse set of interesting personalities in our segment "In conversation with" including actress Lara Dutta, Dr. Sachin. B.Patel, real estate agent Delxi Fernandez, Bharatanatyam Maestro Geeta Chandran, State Treasurer Tim Cahill and Pandit Torvi. [more]

Bollywood Baatein

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Director Shyam Benegal now wants to make a big budget film on the life of Gautam Buddha. Can you guess who the director wants to play the lead? [more]

The Year In Events 2007

(This article is sponsored by Maharishi Academy of Total Knowledge)
The year 2007 saw events celebrating India's heritage and cultural extravanganza's. [more]

South Asian Art - In Memory Of Prashant H. Fadia

(This article is sponsored by Prashant H. Fadia Foundation)
In 2007 Lokvani started a new tradition to bring articles related to Indian art and architecture. From ancient temples to contemporary Indian art India's contribution to art is unquestionable. Here is PART I of the collection [more]

PERFORMING ARTS TOP
Laasya Fest Performs Margam

'Laasya Fest', the first annual show of Smt. Sapna Krishnan's dance school, Laasya School of Dance, Shrewsbury was held on December 8, 2007 at the Notre Dame Church in Worcester, MA. The theme of the show was 'Margam' (The Path). [more]

Dance In New England

Indian dance be it Classical, Folk or Bollywood, has a strong presence in New England as it evidenced by some of the wonderful dance events during 2007. [more]

LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
Not The Same Old Desi New Years

"This is one of a kind New Year's Eve celebration, certainly for our community in the New England area. And Rhode Island's gorgeous Narragansett Bay offers us the perfect opportunity to do something special and memorable." [more]

PEOPLE TOP
Community Achievements 2007 - Part 1

From business to spirituality, let's take a look at what our community has achieved and provided to the society. [more]

IANH Public Service Activities - 2007

Since inception, The India Association of New Hampshire is committed to serving the community to help create a better tomorrow through their various public service programs. [more]

CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
A New Year's Resolution: Create World Peace Through Vedic Defense

As we make our New Year's resolutions, is "create world peace" a realistic goal? Achieving world peace seems a daunting task, yet a simple solution lies within India's ancient Vedic heritage. [more]

Student Service-Learning Program With Pratham In Mumbai

Faculty and students from Phillips Academy and the Udayachal School in Mumbai studied child labor injustices while interacting with students and staff at a Pratham shelter located on the fourth floor of the Old Masjid building in the heart of Crawford Market, Mumbai [more]

Poem: Slow Dance

A poem written by a teenager with cancer. [more]

LIFESTYLE TOP
Weekend Entertainment

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events during this upcoming fortnight including Sarva Dev Mandir New Year Eve's Party, IARI Cruise Party, Art of Living Course and I Leadership Choosing to Lead workshop.. [more]

For The Mathematically Inclined

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

Musically Yours - Part I

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
From Saalam - E- Ishq to Aaja Nachale 2007 has given us a few numbers to remember.. [more]

Books Of 2007

Catch up with your holiday reading [more]

Recipes -The Best Of XYZ

A delicious recipe for XYZ Cocktail, with light rum, triple sec and lemon juice [more]

Photo Of The Fortnight

A photo slideshow [more]

Thought For The Day

(This article is sponsored by epuja)
Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. ~Benjamin Franklin [more]

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Event Update
Friday - 12/28/07
Bollywood Boston
Saturday - 12/29/07
KANE Winter Fiesta 2007
Sunday - 12/30/07
Free Math / Science / MCAS / SAT Consulting
Monday - 12/31/07
New Year Eve Party / UIA
New Year Eve Party / NY
New Year Eve Party
New Year Eve Party / Patidar Samaj
New Year Eve Party / SarvaDev Mandir
New Years Eve Cruise / IARI
Dhamal 2008 - New Years Eve Party
New Year
Tuesday - 1/1/08
Sunderkand Puja / SarvaDev Mandir
Wednesday - 1/2/08
Free Health Stop
Thursday - 1/3/08
Thriving with Yoga: free classes for people living with cancer
Sunday - 1/6/08
Free SAT/PSAT Assessments
Tuesday - 1/8/08
Art of Living - Part I Course / Chelmsford
Wednesday - 1/9/08
Free Health Stop
Thursday - 1/10/08
Thriving with Yoga: free classes for people living with cancer
Friday - 1/11/08
I Leadership - Choosing To Lead
Saturday - 1/12/08
Pongal-Republic Day Celebrations-2008
Sunday - 1/13/08
Free SAT/PSAT Assessments
Wednesday - 1/16/08
World Peace Meditation
Free Health Stop
Thursday - 1/17/08
Thriving with Yoga: free classes for people living with cancer
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