"The world hit 7 billion people last week, and I think I met half of them on the road from New Delhi to Agra here in India"...says Tom Friedman in his inspiring article on how India is transforming itself - a must read article. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

At Masala Art we are always trying to innovate, bring fresh ingredients and add new items on our menu" - Vinod Kapoor of Masala Art. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

"In 60 years, despite continued prioritization of clean water and sanitation for rural communities and the poor, we have not been able to ensure that everyone has access to essential services. There is no greater health intervention than to ensure everyone drinks clean water," says Anand Shah, founder of Sarvajal. Shah is an Indian American Harvard Grad who move to India ten years ago. He talked to Lokvani about his amazing work to improve lives. [more]

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

To ensure complete privacy to Bachchan bahu for her delivery, authorities at Seven Hills order security staff to work 12-hr shift and mobile ban is to be imposed. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Russian School of Math)

Even though 2011 is not quite over yet, the highlight of this year’s dazzling entertainment events must undoubtedly be the Boston Sargam 2011 Bollywood Music and Dance Competition. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Mumbai Chopstix)

“Celebrating an Entrepreneurial Journey Award” for a life time of achievement was given to Ash Dahod, a serial entrepreneur who contributed immensely to the entrepreneurial community and whose life will inspire the entrepreneurial spirit for generations to come. [more]

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

On December 3rd, at the Renaissance Waterfront Hotel in Boston, the American India Foundation New England Chapter will hold its 5th annual fundraiser on the theme 'Celebrating Philanthropy' to support its programs for the marginalized in India. [more]

On Oct. 28th evening the Dwarkamai Shirdi Sai Temple celebrated Diwali with a melodious and enthralling musical evening with Abhijit Ghoshal famed Bollywood Singer and winner of 11 consecutive SaReGaMaPa episodes. Abhijit was accompanied by Samit (another big name in composing industry with work including Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai) on the keyboard and our own local musical prodigy Pranav Ghatraju on the tabla. [more]

Rasarang School of Performing Arts, Canton, MA, with their students performed dances for promotion of dances among all interested in dance as a culture. [more]

MITHAS presents a weekend of fabulous dance and music beginning with a dance recital by Smt. Rama Vaidyanathan on Saturday, November 12th, at 5 pm at Chinmaya Mission Boston in Andover, MA, followed by a sitar performance by Sri. Shujaat Khan on Sunday, November 13th, at 4 pm in Wong Auditorium at MIT. [more]

New England Hindi Manch NEHM proudly presents an evening of Hindi Plays titled as ‘Bin Bulaye Mehmaan’ and ‘Thief Police’. There will be two shows one on Dec. 10th, and another on Dec. 11th, Sunday. [more]

The Annual Chinmaya Fundraising Banquet held to cover the gap between the annual expenses and revenues for Chinmaya Maruti was a smashing success with over @250 K raised within 30 min of the pledge drive. [more]

Dr. Govinda Rao Bhisetti (Vice Chair of BOT, TAGB) moderated the proceedings of the first Telugu Entrepreneur meet. In the first part of the event, the moderator invited three prominent and successful entrepreneurs to the panel of guest speakers - Sri Subu Kota, Chairman/CEO, The Boston Group; Sri Mohan Nannapaneni, President/CEO, Sigma Systems, Inc. (also Executive Vice President, TANA); and Dr. Balaji Bhyravabhotla, CEO/COO, Xtal Biostructures. [more]

A lovely display of Indian attire, great music and a lovely dinner made the Annual Diwali dinner sponsored by Gurjar and Patidar Samaj a very special evening. [more]

Over 400 cricket fans of various ethnicity gathered at the Cracker-Barrel Fairgrounds in Wrentham to celebrate the 4th Annual Curry Cup Cricket tournament held by the Boston Gymkhana Sports Cricket Club ( BGSC). [more]

United India Association celebrated Diwali in 'Mela' style on Nov. 6th at Charles E. Middle school in Newton. This event was attended by over 400 people. [more]

Madam Mayor Jeannette McCarthy recognized outstanding ALOHA Mind Math kids during a recognition party at the Waltham Center on October 16. [more]

JagoWorld hosted its 2nd year Diwali Setubandhan fund raiser lunch on October 25th, 2011 at Punjab Café, Quincy MA. As always, the idea of festival for JagoWorld is uniting celebration and service with sankalp (mission) and samparpit sewa bhaava (devotional giving). [more]

India Society of Worcester invites you to Diwali - Celebration of our Culture with different Gods of India in Shrewsbury, MA on November 12th. [more]

Naveena Shanmugam, a disciple of the well-respected and immensely talented Smt. Sridevi Thirumalai transcended the stage and danced into the realm of the sublime in a 3-hour performance in Ashland High school in front of a large audience of family, friends and well-wishers. [more]

Sarika Persaud, 20, won the second prize and $200 in the 18 - 22 year category of the Hindu American Foundation Essay Contest. She is a student at St. John’s University, NY, the Educational Resources Coordinator for Hindu Students Council, and involved with the Coalition of Hindu Youth. [more]

With college admissions so competitive today, applicants must increasingly focus on ways to differentiate themselves. If all high school seniors have a 1480 SAT, volunteer at the local soup kitchen and captain the state champion varsity football squad, how will you ever stand out from the pack? [more]

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) of Salem, Massachusetts, announced a comprehensive $650 million Campaign designed to advance the museum’s mission to celebrate outstanding artistic and cultural creativity in ways that transform people’s lives. The museum has received gifts and pledges totaling $550 million during the quiet phase of the Campaign initiated in 2006. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including ISW Diwali Celebration, Smt. Rama Vaaidyanathan, Boston Bhangra 2012, Baar Baar OP, Sri. Shujaat Khan and AIF Boston Gala. [more]

Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]

Every time they make a movie on me, either they distort the story or miss spell my name! [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Osthi, the Tamil remake of Dabanng, starring Silambarasan and Sonu Sood (playing the same character as in the original) amongst others is scheduled for release end of November 2011. [more]

"Daddy," a little girl asked her father, "do all fairy tales begin with 'Once upon a time'?
"No, sweetheart," he answered. "Some begin with 'If I am elected.'" [more]

Roasting, steaming, baking...healthy ways to cook your veggies. [more]

National Day festivities in Uzbekistan. [more]

It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things. - Leonardo da Vinci. [more]