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Happy Valentine's Day! [more]
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Lokvani Talks To Dr. Apurv Gupta |
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(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
With an education from Brown University and Harvard University School of Public Health and training at Beth Israel Deaconess and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Apurv Gupta has long been on track to make a difference in the community. [more] |
In Conversation With Corban Addison |
(This article is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)
I've told people before that the hardest part of writing A Walk Across the Sun was getting India and its people right. Before I wrote the first word, I immersed myself in the literature of the subcontinent. An Indian-American friend gave me an excellent reading list. At his suggestion, I read the Mahabharata, the Ramayana and the Upanishads. [more] |
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Bollywood Baatein |
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(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Madhuri Dixit and Shah Rukh Khan dressed as Chameli perform at the Idea Filmfare Awards 2012. SRK was not the only one in ladies dress, Ranbeer Kappor spoofed as Silk tried to match steps with Madhuri. [more] |
IAGB Celebrates Republic Day 2012 |
(This article is sponsored by Mumbai Chopstix)
Despite heavy snow dedicated performers and audiences made the trek to Burlington High School to be part of IAGB's Republic Day Celebrations. [more] |
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Social Innovations Needed To Solve The Problems Of The Poor: Sam Pitroda |
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(This article is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)
“India is in a unique position to solve the problems of the poor as it has the largest number of poor and huge amount of talent to address challenges faced by them. Unfortunately a lot of talent is devoted to solving the problem of the rich. Innovations are needed to solve the problem of the poor,” said Sam Pitroda as he addressed a meeting of 100 young social innovators at the first ever ‘Action For India’ Forum 2012 held at IIT Delhi on January 21, 2012. [more] |
Isha Isai Mazhai 2012: Music Is The Voice Of Change |
Music-lovers in New England experienced a truly melodious evening of Tamil film songs of various genres, from toe-tapping gaana pattu, soulful romantic ballads to scintillating dance numbers performed by seven notable local artistes during the Isai Mazhai 2012 event held at Ashland High School on January 14th. [more]
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Students Of Aparna Balaji At The Chennai Music Season |
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Aparna Balaji's students Sachitha Ganesa, Suma Anand, Giri Anand and Aneesh Anand gave two thematic concerts at the Chennai music festival. [more]
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Dancing Around The World In 19 Days |
It’s not as easy as saying it, but it’s exactly what we did. With my Guru, Smt. Sapna Krishnan and her disciples, Madhumita and Nilanjana Nambiar, I danced first in Dubai and then in Chennai, India. [more]
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Rohan Minocha Performs A Solo Piece In MetYSO |
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Hopkinton Elementary third grade student Rohan Minocha performs a solo piece as part of MetroWest Youth Symphony Orchestra (MetYSO). [more]
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Saheli Discusses The Complexities Of South Asian Arranged Marriages |
Saheli Boston’s new women’s support group, GupShup, held their second lively discussion on January 14th at Burlington Public Library. The topic, this time was the Complexities of South Asian Arranged Marriages. Twenty-three women attended. [more]
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An Afternoon Of Poetry – South Asian Poets Of New England |
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Our eagerly awaited quarterly meeting of South Asian Poets of New England (SAPNE) was hosted by Dr. Bijoy Misra. SAPNE is a concept to have poets interact and exchange poetry without any barriers of language. [more]
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Valentine's Bash Desi Style - Chali Ishq Ki Hawa Chali |
Come Check Out United India Association of New England's
Valentine's Day Bash on February 10 at Mantra Restaurant, Boston, MA. The event is for everyone to enjoy together Singles, Couples, Young, Old and in the Middle. [more]
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Kids Raise Money For Bighelp |
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Nitya Yelamanchili, a 7th grader, and Sai Balabhadraprtuni, an 8th grader, from Westford held creative fundraisers to raise money for Big Help. [more]
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I AM WOMAN - A Short Film By Bansari Kamdar |
"Women aged 15-44 are more at risk from rape and domestic violence than from cancer, car accidents, war and malaria," says Bansari Kamdar who shares her compelling documentary on domestic violence. See the documentary and send your feedback. [more]
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Tips On Purchasing Life Insurance |
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In terms of personal pleasures, buying life insurance doesn’t usually fall in the same category as buying a new car or a new wardrobe. However, despite its lack of glamour and prestige, the decision to buy life insurance can be infinitely more important to a family and its future financial security. [more]
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Choose Wisely! High School Course Selection |
What will your class schedule look like next year? And does it really matter? (Yes, it does.) [more]
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Be Progressive, Repel Obsessive Desires |
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Craving to seek progress and fulfillment of ambitions seemingly look very similar. However, on closer examination, they are radically different entities. Both of them may induce similar initial passion but eventually lead to different directions and have different outcomes. [more]
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Secret Chocolate! |
Anushka Chadha, a fourth grade student in Westford, MA shares a lovely tale about chocolate. [more]
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Weekend Entertainment |
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Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including UIA Valentine Bash, South Asian Showdown, Natya Sangamam, IAFPE - GBM and Panel Discussion, Sugar and Spice, IITSINE Annual Social, Awakening of the Soul-The Triveni Ensemble and Chinmaya Mission - Triple Carnatic Concerts. [more]
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For The Mathematically Inclined |
Congratulations to Kishore Balsara, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]
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Cartoon: Sinking Ship |
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Nothing serious boss..., she is just taking a nap! [more]
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Music Review: Agneepath |
(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
Ajay-Atul deliver a terrific soundtrack for this blockbuster remake of Big B's Agneepath! [more] |
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Laugh A While |
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A man is talking to God.
The man: "God, how long is a million years?"
God: "To me, it's about a minute."
The man: "God, how much is a million dollars?"
God: "To me it's a penny."
The man: "God, may I have a penny?"
God: "Wait a minute."
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Recipes - Valentine's Day Breakfast |
Breakfast Brunch with your loved one! [more]
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Picture Of The Fortnight |
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Puppy Love [more]
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Thought For The Day |
"Live in the present. Do the things that need to be done. Do all the good you can each day. The future will unfold."
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