Will it or won't it? As 'Slumdog Millionaire' gets ready for the Oscars, stories of India's slums get coverage. Check this out...
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Tanya Palit is Project Manager for Grameen America, an organization that is using its successful microfinance model developed in Bangladesh to alleviate poverty in the United States. She talked to Lokvani about the work in New York and about Grameen Health, a innovative health care solution. [more]

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Sheena Patel and Manoshi Vin are co-founders of Nari and Company, that is holding its first charity event to raise money for the Mumbai victims this weekend at Mantra. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Vidya Balan might be linked to every other co-star but she claims to be still single. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Jan Albrecht)
Shakti - Power of Women, a Bharatanatyam presentation by MIT students was a creative presentation highlighting the tales of Kannagi, Savithri and Draupadi and featuring nearly 18 dancers. The dance was set to the accompaniment of a live orchestra. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Prashant H. Fadia Foundation)
The Internet is making the world a smaller place! That is obvious, but it is also bringing together the art world where now the geographical boundaries separating artists, galleries and art collectors are no longer relevant. [more]

Tufts Association of South Asians (TASA) presented their annual culture show "DHAMAAL". Those who missed it, watch the video. [more]

Abhayasa, featuring Presidential Scholar for the Arts, Preeti Ramprasad accompanied by a live orchestra featuring undergraduates from different universities including Suhas Rao from Harvard was brilliant. [more]

The Boston University India Club [BUIC] will host the fifth annual garba and raas competition, GarbaFest Paanch, at the John Hancock Hall of Back Bay Events Center in Boston. [more]

A unique interactive concert with a thematic blend of Indian Classical (Carnatic & Hindustani) - Film based music - Bhajans, theoretical concepts of Raga (Melody) / Rasa (Emotion) / Laya (Rhythm) featuring The Carnatica Brothers on April 25, 2009 at Walpole High School. BUY TICKETS [more]

LearnQuest Academy of Music is pleased to announce the Conference 2009, its fourth annual Music Conference, featuring four days of Indian Classical music, Indian-Western fusion, and film. BUY TICKETS[more]

The Akshaya Patra Foundation has been awarded the 2008 India Business Leader Award for Social Enterprise of the Year from CNBC-TV in India. Akshaya Patra has also been recognized by the Limca Book of World Records. [more]

The fourth quarter of 2008 was tough. Investments plunged by nearly a third to $5.4 billion as compared to an average of about $7.7 billion for the past few quarters. What the future holds was the focus of the Annual VC Outlook Dinner [more]

Dr. P. M. John, retired professor of philosophy from Westfield State College, MA, gave a talk titled 'Malayalam Language and Literature' at Harvard University on 14 February 2009. This was in the series on Languages and Literature of India organized by the Outreach Committee of the Department of Sanskrit and Indian Studies, Harvard University. [more]

Indian Consul General Prabhu Dayal of the Indian Consulate in N.Y. met with the Mayor of Quincy, Mayor Thomas P. Koch on Friday Feb. 6th, in the Mayor's office at City Hall . [more]

Aadhaarshila - The Foundation Stone (a.k.a ATFS Learning center) conducted it's 4th annual Vocabulary Contest on Jan 24th, 2009. [more]

Herbs easily available in our kitchen can be used for prevention or as a first aid in many conditions. Ginger is a favorite herb especially in the winter season. [more]

'Green card holders' are now required to provide biometrics and Visa Waiver Program Visitors are now required to obtain Travel Authorization. [more]

If you or someone in your family is 70½ or older (or will be this year), here's important news: A recent law waives the requirement that a 2009 withdrawal must be taken from your retirement accounts. This includes 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, certain 457(b) plans, and IRAs. [more]

The festival of Shiva Ratri is filled with immense significance and value. Each aspect of the festival, right from its name, to when it is celebrated, to how it is celebrated carries an important message. [more]

Will The Indian Market Be To America What The American Market Was To Europe 100 Years Ago? [more]

Congratulations to Kajal Chattopadhyay, Shailesh Goregaokar and Jaydeep Sambangi, who were the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]

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A.R. Rahman the young composer with an utterly novel approach to music is the recipient of 3 nominations, one for best original score and two for original songs (O say and Jai Ho). [more]

Q. What did one tornado say to the other? A. "Let's twist again, like we did last summer...." [more]

Simply speaking, chokha, as they call it in Bihar, is a rustic dish of veggies cooked and coarsely mashed, topped with fresh flavorings like green chilies and garlic, and a drizzle of mustard oil. It can be eaten hot or cold. [more]

Mystic Seaport is home to four National Historic Landmark vessels. [more]

On the occasion of Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865) bicentennial. He successfully led the country through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War, preserving the Union and ending slavery. [more]

Dr. Parimal Sen, Retired Professor and Chair, Chemical Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur passed away on January 9th, 2009. May his soul rest in peace! [more]