Happy Navarathri!
Among the 12 Scientists and Innovators honored by President Obama, three are Indians: Srinivasa S.R. Varadhan, Rakesh Agrawal and B. Jayant Baliga. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

What I really would like to tell your readers is this: "If we care about our heritage, if we care how that heritage is displayed, if we care about expanding the Indian collection/influence in the museum, then vote with your feet! Come into the museum, get involved, share your opinions" - Sunitha Das, on the reopening of the South Asian gallery at the MFA. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

Prof. Wendy Doninger is Professor of the History of Religions, Divinity School, University of Chicago. Author of 'The Hindus: An Alternative History,' billed by it's publisher, as the 'definitive narrative account of history and myth' the book sold out its first edition of 2,000. Doninger spoke about her a wide range of topics related to Hinduism. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)

Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone and Nargis Fakhri under one roof with Ranbir Kapoor for a surprise birthday party. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Russian School of Math)

In the first ever MIT-India Conference held on Sept. 23 at the MIT Media Lab, speakers from both MIT and India explored the challenges associated with India’s rapid expansion, including energy distribution, rural access to health care, and efforts to curb governmental corruption. One theme was prevalent throughout: India’s many hurdles also provide unprecedented opportunity for innovation. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Mumbai Chopstix)

Krinshanjali, an offering to Krishna was scheduled on Sept. 18th. After a rainy and dreary week, that Sunday morning turned out to be a cool breezy and sunny day. The heavens had taken a break to witness the beautiful morning it was to be. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Prashant H. Fadia Foundation)

We first met Aarti Kumari, then age 8, on the cover of AIF’s 2007- 2008 annual report. With a bright smile and eagerness to learn, Aarti captured the hearts and minds of many. Today, 12 year-old Aarti, still small and quiet with a larger than life smile, looks much the same. However, her life has changed drastically since 2007, when she first joined Nidan’s (AIF LAMP partner in Patna) urban slum site school. [more]

What Zila Khan shared with the audience on that pleasant Sept. 24th evening at the Chinmaya Mission auditorium was not just a stage performance. It wasn’t even an intimate musical evening as stated on the event program book. Zila Khan, with her mesmerizing vocals, managed to connect all present to the Almighty, irrespective of what faith one belonged to. [more]

"Jothi Raghavan transported even an un-initiated individual like me into a special state of awareness." Reflecting on why this was so, I attribute it to Jothi being adept at ‘Hermeneutics’, which includes the entire framework of the interpretive process encompassing all forms of communication and expression; written, verbal, artistic, physiological, sociological etc. [more]

The debutant sisters Swati and Bhavna marked their Bharatanatyam Arangetram with a memorable performance at the Ashland High School auditorium on August 19, 2011. [more]

I had the pleasure of attending the Bharatanatyam arangetram of Ananya Mahalingam-Dhingra, disciple of Gurus Meena Subramanyam and Roja Kannan, at the Regis College Fine Arts Center in Weston, MA on Sept. 17th. It was elegant and aesthetic in all aspects of its presentation from the foyer décor, costuming, music, and the traditionally delineated dance items. [more]

Aligarh Alumni Association of New England recognized Lokvani and ATFS for community service and academics at the 9th Annual Sir Syed Mushaira held on Sept 16. The event featured local poets as well as poets from India and Pakistan who delighted the audience with their creations. [more]

Over two dozen contestants went to the Nashua Table Tennis Club on Sept. 17th. All were there for the same reason; to win the Third Annual IANH Table Tennis Tournament. The participants competed one-on-one, and the winner of each pair had to win at least 3 of 5 matches. The people who won the most matches were crowned as winners. [more]

On the evening of Sept. 25, three senior officials of the Ekal Vidyalaya movement were in Lexington, MA. The officials were Mr. Shyam Gupta, Dr. C. Satheesh Kumar and Mr. Sankaran. They had already been to Rhode Island under the guidance of Mr. Ram Nehra, who is the president of the New England chapter of Ekal Vidyalaya. [more]

Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar, an eminent scientist and scholar, is the National Research Professor & President of Global Research Alliance, a network of 60,000 scientists from five continents. He will be giving a talk at MIT on Oct. 4. [more]

As part of Navarathri Celebrations at NEHTI from Sep. 27 - Oct. 6, you are invited to view the special display of Dolls (Golu) from India at the temple, take part in the special poojas and listen to the classical music, bhajans and devotional songs every evening by local artists. [more]

Faren Rajkumar, a senior at South Plantation High, Plantation, Florida, received $150 as the first prize winner in the 14 - 17 year category of the NextGen Essay Contest organized by the Hindu American Foundation. She is editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, an avid writer, photographer and journalist, a staff member for the Sun Sentinel Teenlink and a Cappies theater critic. Faren hopes to freelance and write fiction while pursuing a career in medicine. [more]

AID, a 20-year-old US-based fund raiser that works with grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in education, livelihoods, natural resources including land, water and energy, agriculture, health, women's empowerment and social justice, receives the Times of India Social Impact Award. [more]

The Concord Chamber of Commerce will honor its 2011 Business Person of the Year, Christine Schuster, at the Chamber’s 58th Annual Dinner. [more]

If we think objectively and wisely, we all know quite well that shallow bribery and hollow praise is not the way to gain favor with those who are sufficiently intelligent. [more]

As the plane lands in North Carolina, the past year with Tie Young Entrepreneurs flashes through my mind. Until the beginning of sophomore year, the idea of being an entrepreneur never entered my mind, because to me, entrepreneurs were solemn-faced men in black suits carrying sleek suitcases. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including Abhishek Raghuram, Pratham Boston Gala, Neela Bhagwat, Saheli Second Annual Gala, Gayathri Venkataragavhan, Nobel Laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Shantala Shivalingappa and Boston Bhangra 2012. [more]

Congratulations to Akshay Gowrishankar, Bharath Venkataraman, Kishore Balsara, Maya Thattacherry, Monica Biswas and N. Alamelu, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]

Don't you get lost in such a big residence Mr. Ambani? [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

 Vishal-Sekar's music for this Shahrukh starrer is sure to be a hit. [more]

"Doctor, doctor, will I be able to play the violin after the operation?"
"Yes, of course..."
"Great! I never could before!" [more]

Here are some delicious items to try during the festival season. Madur Vada, Yoghurt Jalebis and yellow Pumpkin payasam! [more]

The biggest Bhatura ! [more]

Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded. - Unknown. [more]