Lokvani prays for the victims of the violence in Mumbai and hopes for the rise of a new world where love and not violence will prevail.

To our sponsors, readers and well-wishers on the occasion of Thanksgiving - Thank You from the team at Lokvani!

Meet Our Sponsor - Vakili Karimi, Esq.. [more]

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(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
Dr. Bijoy Misra who has played a key role in many South Asian initiatives in New England was presented the Distinguished Service Award by the India Association of Greater Boston. Misra talked to Lokvani about his life and his work. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Rachel C. Tadmor)
Dr. Ramakrishna, a great spiritual master and a prime disciple of Param Pujya Shriram Sharma Acharya, the founder of Gayathri Pariwar shares his spiritual knowledge with Lokvani. This is a video interview. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Asin is ready to rock the bollywood with her debut in Ghajini. She seems to be very happy with the music track tuned by A.R Rehman. Catch up with trailers from upcoming movies. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Maharishi Academy of Total Knowledge)
Meena Sundaram's Mirabhai production under the direction of Ram Ramakrishnan set to live music brilliantly brought to life the story of Mira. Stage decorations by Alankar Decors added rich texture to the play. The event was a fund raiser for Udavum Karangal. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Prashant H. Fadia Foundation)
Fake Art - The Bane of the Art "Industry"!
Throughout history, whenever an artist through his perseverance and talent has made a name for himself, there have been others lurking in the shadows waiting to piggy-back on his success and make a quick buck through rip-offs. [more]

'Self-awareness' marked the overarching theme of 'Musafir' - a thought-provoking two-act Hindi play recently presented by Perennial Theater of Boston. Directed by Mohan Dali, the play featured Meghna Singhal, Mahesh Gadgil, Swati Bhattacharya, Saujanya Pangarekar, Dr. Durgesh Vaidya, Preetesh Shrivastava and Anoushka Shahane. [more]

All 12 teams put on a great show, but after everything was done, 3rd place went to Sher Foundation from California, 2nd place went to VCU from Virginia and 1st place went to Bhangra Empire from California. [more]

On November 14th 2008, Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA, in collaboration with Academy of Indian Performing Arts and NEMA, treated art connoisseurs to a rare delight in art experience. [more]

Epic Fusion won the first place in Mudra TV's fusion dance competition. MIT Chamak came second. Nrityalay won the prize for most creative and dynamic presentation. Aangikam Academy won the best costume award. [more]

Tamil literature is classified into five periods: Sangam, Post-Sangam, Bhakti, Medieval, and the Modern period according to Dr. Uma Nellaiappan, who talked about the 'Tamil language and literature' at Harvard Univeristy. [more]

Submit a name for the annual two-day art and culture of India festival organized by PEM for a chance to win a museum membership and a $50 gift certificate. [more]

Smt. Tara Anand's Anubhava School of music has been one such pioneering institution of Carnatic music for many years. Students graduating from the school excel in this art and have reached great heights. Sriva proved this again through his scintillating performance at his arangetram kutcheri (debut concert). [more]

Dr. Pratibha Shah shares some simple remedies taken straight from the ancient texts of Ayurved for common cold. [more]

Kashmir: "If there is a Heaven on earth, It is here, It is here, It is here" - Jehangir. [more]

Four foundations announce the creation of a $1.1 million Emergency Assistance Fund that will be distributed immediately to 24 Massachusetts nonprofits to help residents who will be feeling the effects of the triple threat of rising fuel costs, increased food costs, and home foreclosures. [more]

Congratulations to Sitaram Chandawarkar and Shailesh Goregoankar, who were the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
Without any doubt I would say that this is one of the better albums of 2008 - well worth a buy and easy on the ear and guaranteed to bring a fair amount of listening pleasure! [more]

Everyone has a photographic memory, some just don't have film.
Life is unsure; always eat your dessert first. [more]

Why I am selling these binoculars? I have no need for them now. I used to watch Russia from my backyard! [more]

The Three T's -Turkey, Turkey and more Turkey. [more]

Real or a statue? The Scot.. at Edinburgh. [more]

"An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day". [more]