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Lokvani Talks To Sonal Khakhar |
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(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
If you want to experience some truly unique ice cream flavors (rose petals, figs and walnut, falooda, mango, tender coconut, mava malai), then try the new O Happy ice creams. Brought to you by Satish and Sonal Khakhar. [more] |
In Conversation With Sridhar Subramaniam, Author, Are You Listening Prime Minister |
(This article is sponsored by Attorney Rachel C. Tadmor)
The book gives a realistic portrayal of the present day realities in India. Offers some real simple solutions to some of the complex challenges which India is facing today."-Sridhar Subramaniam, author of 'Are you listening, Prime Minister'. [more] |
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Bollywood Baatein |
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(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
'Badmaash Company' has proven to be a good success at the box office and in the process of that happening; Anushka Sharma has now maintained her hit record. [more] |
Vedic Graduation Pooja At Sri Lakshmi Temple |
(This article is sponsored by Russian School of Math)
In the sacred atmosphere of Sri Lakshmi Temple located in Ashland, MA, eighteen Hindu American high school students and two college students graduated in a traditional Vedic service on May 16, 2010. [more] |
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South Asian Art - Artist Focus |
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(This article is sponsored by Prashant H. Fadia Foundation)
Avijit Roy is an artist who has made a name for himself with his works that pulsate with life. He chooses to portray the bull as an animal that exudes power and aggression, at the same time he gives each sketch of the animal an individuality and uniqueness of expression. He is also endeavouring to bring into focus the print medium of creating artworks. He himself works with techniques like lithographs and chinecolle to create prints. [more] |
Apaar Bangla - New England's Own Bengali Band |
Bengalis love their fish, their football, and then some adda (gossip). But rock and roll, urban pop? You bet! The 400-odd people at the concert by New England’s very own Bengali band, Apaar Bangla, would testify to that. [more] |
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TAGB Celebrates Sankranti |
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TAGB organized one more event successfully at Marlborough Middle school Auditorium on May 29th, 2010 from 2:30 to 9:00 pm. This event was part of the TAGB Silver Jubilee Year long celebrations. [more] |
Saheli Starts Support Group In Shrewsbury |
The Shrewsbury group meets the first Saturday of every month from 3:00-4:45 pm at the Shrewsbury Public Library, and has organized a series of workshops and events to promote its activities and causes. [more] |
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Young Physician's Society - Pratham Gettogether |
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On May 20th, YPS-IMANE, Pratham members and their guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, mingling, a fine dinner and entertainment to celebrate their successful fundraiser! [more] |
Girish Mehta Invited As Guest Of The White House |
On May 27, 2010, Indian Circle for Caring USA Inc., (ICC) founder and Executive Director Girish A. Mehta was a guest of the White House for a celebration of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF). [more] |
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Indian Women Physicians's Summer Retreat |
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The Indian Women Physicians’ Forum (IWF) had their summer meeting on June 6th in Lynnfield, MA. The turnout was excellent with women doctors having driven over 50 miles and braved adverse weather and tornado warning to be a part of this event. [more] |
Lord Shiva - The Savior & Servant Of The Devotee |
Prof R.S. Ayyar, Retd. Dean of IIT Bombay presented a talk on the four great Nayanmars (Shiva Devoteees): Thirunavukku Arasar, Thirugyanasambandhar, Manickya Vasagar and Sundarar at the Hindu Temple of New Hampshire in Nashua, NH. [more] |
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Kamal Jain Sets $26,930,143,000 Limit |
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Kamal Jain, Republican candidate for State Auditor, filed his primary election spending limit, pledging not to spend more than $26,930,143,000 in his primary election campaign. [more] |
2010 NSF MA Regional Education Bees |
Over 400 contestants registered for Spelling, Vocabulary, Math, Geography and Essay Writing contests, combined with Kaushal Balagurusamy, Pratik Bharadway, Sonali Deshpande, Nihal Gowravaram, Niket Gowravaram, Aishwarya Iyer, and Rohit Rajiv winning multiple prizes. [more] |
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Chidambaram Recieves Cambridge City's Peace And Justice Award |
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Cambridge resident Sarav Chidambaram receives Cambridge City's Peace and Justice Awards for 2010 from the Cambridge Mayor David Maher in a May 23rd ceremony . He was chosen for his work as an advocate and activist within the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community. [more] |
Prepare Your Portfolio For A Turnaround |
The current bear market has been one of the most tumultuous ever for the financial markets - and among the most difficult for investors. But even the most severe bear markets turn around. Many investors may have made sensible adjustments in response to the crisis. [more] |
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Big Change Can Start Small |
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MA resident Madhavi Nathan Oliver who is currently in Kanyakumari, India, writes about the "Quit Plastics - Save the Earth" campaign led by the district collector. [more] |
Weekend Entertainment |
Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including Lasyashruthilaya - Music and Dance Event for Akshayapatra, Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty - Indian Classical Vocal Concert, Comedy Performance by Azhar Usman, Utsav Trilok - Fancy Dress Competition, Justice of the ANklet - Dance Ballet, and UIA Boston Harbor Cruise and Musical Show. [more] |
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For The Mathematically Inclined |
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Congratulations to Kishore Balsara, Lalit Doshi, Sophia Farooqui, Suhas Joglekar, Arun Lahori, and Bharath Venkataraman, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more] |
Music Review: Raavan/Raavanan |
(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
A simultaneous review of the music of the Hindi and Tamil versions! [more] |
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Laugh A While |
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TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?
JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables![more] |
Cartoon: Chai Paani - New Immigration Law |
Passport Fee Maph! [more] |
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Recipes - Summer Is Pickles |
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Summer is almost here and it is pickle time again. [more] |
Picture Of The Fortnight |
A picture is worth a thousand words? Can you guess which city this is? [more] |
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Thought For The Day |
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Rumer Godden on the Four Room way of leading your life [more] |
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