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Friday - 03/02/12
Tosha - Ray of Sunlight / MIT Natya

Saturday - 03/3/12
Special Literacy Open House
Special Literacy Open House
Indira Show
Carrom Competition
Maanya Sthree - Exceptional Women
Fun Table Tennis competetion for children

Sunday - 03/4/12
SUNDERKAND
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Rare Morning Sitar Concertt by Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan

Wednesday - 03/7/12
Samuhika Satyanarayana Puja

Saturday - 03/10/12
Rooh-E-Sahir
Holi at Braj Mandir
Pre-Concert Talk by Theodore Levin
Concert of Ragas in North India & Afghanistan..
One God One World Family
In Dialogue for a Cause - Clinton Fellows Event

Sunday - 03/11/12
Holi Ke Din Dil Mil Jaate Hai
Legacy of Wisdom Conference
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Rang De Mujhe Rang De

Saturday - 03/17/12
Bollywood Live / Somen and Lopa
Why this Holi-vari Di – A BollyWood style Holi
Rezwana Chowdhury Banya Concert

Sunday - 03/18/12
Zakir Hussain at Sanders Theatre
Advanced MATH/Science/SAT
Dwarakamai Carnatic Concert by Anand Subramony

Saturday - 03/24/12
Sugar and Spice - Bollywood Music

Sunday - 03/25/12
Advanced MATH/Science/SAT

Friday - 03/30/12
7th Annual Music Conference / LearnQuest

Saturday - 03/31/12
7th Annual Music Conference / LearnQuest
IITSINE Annual Social Event
Bollywood Dance Party
Dawat 2012 (Dress up and Dance)

Sunday - 4/1/12
7th Annual Music Conference / LearnQuest
Awakening of the Soul / The Triveni Ensemble
Spring 2012 Wedding Expo
Advanced MATH/Science/SAT
GAYATRI PARIWAR presents: Ramnavami Bhajan Sandhya

Saturday - 4/7/12
Swar Bahaar
IAMV HOLI 2012 !!

Sunday - 4/8/12
Advanced MATH/Science/SAT

Saturday - 4/14/12
Ek Haseen Shaam, Hasne-Hasaane Ke Naam

Sunday - 4/15/12
Ek Haseen Shaam, Hasne-Hasaane Ke Naam
Advanced MATH/Science/SAT
Cricket Massachussets

Friday - 4/20/12
Kathak Meets Tap: Pandit Chitresh Das & Jason Samuels Smith

Saturday - 4/21/12
Kathak Meets Tap: Pandit Chitresh Das & Jason Samuels Smith
NSF Worcester Chapter Educational Bees

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Our Voice And Yours


We begin a new monthly column titled Movers and Shakers in Medicine presented by Dr. Manju Sheth, President-Elect of the Indian Medical Association of New England.
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On the day of the Presidential elections (Nov. 6, 2012), what do you think will be the value of the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
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Our Voice And Yours
LEAD FEATURES TOP
Lokvani Talks To Vinay Mehra
Lokvani Talks To Vinay Mehra

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Vinay Mehra serves as the Chief Financial Officer at WGBH where he presides over the financial strategy and operations of the Studio as well as the Broadcast businesses. He talked to Lokvani about WGBH and discussed ways that the South Asian community can be involved.
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In Conversation With Shaun Jayachandran, Crossover Basketball And Scholars Academy

(This article is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

"Hello, I am Shaun, I create hope" is what greets you when you click on the website, www.crossover-india.org. And that is exactly what Belmont resident Shaun Jayachandran, founder of Crossover Basketball and Scholars Academy hopes to achieve this summer in Chennai, India.
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In Conversation With Shaun Jayachandran, Crossover Basketball And Scholars Academy
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

New picture of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan along with her daughter Beti B is making rounds. Is it a real Beti B or fun on the web.
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Nrityanjali 2012 - A Divine Delight

(This article is sponsored by Mumbai Chopstix)

The 12th Annual Nrityanjali celebration held at the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Ashland was a marvelous presentation featuring some of the finest classical dances. Over 150 dancers performed for over eight hours. Beginners to seasoned professionals gave their best to please the Divine Audience - Lord Shiva.
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Nrityanjali 2012 - A Divine Delight
Ambassador Nirupama Rao Meets Indian Americans In New England
Ambassador Nirupama Rao Meets Boston Cummunity

(This article is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

Over a hundred members of the Indian community representing different organizations gathered to honor the Indian Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Nirupama Rao. The event coordinated by the Indian Association of Greater Boston was held on February 17 at the Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA.
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PERFORMING ARTS TOP
KHMC Begins The Season 2012 With Mesmerizing Concerts


On a beautiful spring like day in the middle of winter, Karnatic Hindustani Music Circle (KHMC) held its first concert of the year at the residence of Usha and Sudhakara Rao of Westwood. A large crowd of more than 150 people were treated to mesmerizing concerts.
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KHMC Begins The Season 2012 With Mesmerizing Concerts
New England Tamil Sangam Celebrates Pongal 2012
New England Tamil Sangam Celebrates Pongal 2012


How could we even begin to gauge the complexity and the success of hosting an event that spanned seven hours, featured more than 50 programs and had the entire Littleton High School theatre at full capacity the whole time? Not a mere program list that featured routine, dry desi song after song, this event, however, was a strikingly vibrant community performance, synergistically and cleverly drawing on the Pongal theme.
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MIT Natya Presents Maanya Sthree - Exceptional Women


Abhinaya Dance Company under the direction of Mythili Kumar presents a unique concert that pays homage to Prithvi - Mother Earth, the holy rivers that are compared to the nurturing mother, and the might of the unconquerable Goddess Durga.
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MIT Natya  Presents  Maanya Sthree - Exceptional Women
Sugar And Spice: An Evening Of Songs By Asha Bhosle And Mohammed Rafi
Sugar And Spice: An Evening Of Songs By Asha Bhosle And Mohammed Rafi


Kashish presents an evening of melodious and lilting numbers from Hindi films by the versatile duo Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi. Meet some of the team members bringing it to you.
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World Music Presents Zakir Hussain & Masters Of Percussion


World Music presents Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion on March 18 at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
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World Music Presents Zakir Hussain & Masters Of Percussion
Bollywood Live: A Musical Jouney By Somen And Lopa
Bollywood Live: A Musical Jouney By Somen And Lopa


The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society joins hands with Somen Saha and Lopa, along with Dushyant Jhamb, to present A Musical Journey - Bollywood Live on March 17.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
Indian Women Physicians Meet


The Indian Women Physician’s Forum (IWF) was designed as a platform for women physicians of various backgrounds, specialties and age groups to come together and network with other like-minded women. The group meets on a Sunday afternoon at a public library or at a member's home.
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Indian Women Physicians Meet
Gavel Club Offers Speaking And Debate Skills
Gavel Club Offers Speaking And Debate Skills


On February 5th, Gavel Club had its first meeting at the newly opened 388 Learning Center in Sharon, MA. The aim of the Gavel Club is to teach speaking and debate skills in a public setting. Gavel Clubs also attempt to cure stage fright. "Gavel Club will help you to speak confidently and communicate effectively,” says Mr. Shridhar Singh, who is VP Education of the Gavel Club.
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"Why This Holi-vari Di” – A Bollywood Style Holi Celebration


Bollywood Grill is happy to announce a fun filled Holi event –‘Why this Holi-vari Di” – A Bollywood style Holi celebration. There will be many activities to keep people engaged and entertained during the whole event – karaoke, live singing, fun games, comedy (Holi style), DJ and dance.. DJ Preetesh, famous for his versatile Bollywood music knowledge, will rock the floor with the best Bollywood numbers from all eras..
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In Dialogue With AIF Clinton Fellows
In Dialogue With AIF Clinton Fellows


Venkat Srinivasan, Founder and CEO, Rage Frameworks moderates a panel discussion with AIF Clinton Fellows, Jordan Fletcher, Charles Iannuzzi, Neel Odedara on March 10th at MIT in partnership with MIT India Program. The discussion will focus on - Their experience of working with people and NGOs in India - Challenges they have faced - Their outlook on NGO programs in India - Strengths and weaknesses of grass root level programs.
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PEOPLE TOP
Movers And Shakers In Medicine: Dr. Dinesh Patel


Dr. Dinesh Patel is the Chief of Arthroscopic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He offers a glimpse into his personal and professional life.
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Movers And Shakers In Medicine: Dr. Dinesh Patel
Boston Business Journal Honors Sushil K. Tuli
Boston Business Journal Honors Sushil K. Tuli


The Boston Business Journal Honors Sushil K. Tuli as one of the Region’s “Most Admired CEOs”.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
The Truth About College Rankings


Yes, rankings do mean something – and they do matter. But be cautious. Students and parents should not only look at rankings to decide where to study. Instead, rankings can give a general sense of a college’s “place” relative to other colleges, but that’s just a starting point.
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The Truth About College Rankings
Generosity Doesn't Cause Loss
Generosity Doesn't Cause Loss


Selfless and generous individuals are often tricked by cunning people and as a result, they may usually seem to be at disadvantage. On the other hand, many people—influenced by their generosity—offer them so much help and support that the disadvantage of being tricked by cunning people more or less gets eclipsed by the advantage of reaping help and support from many people. All in all, selfless and generous individuals are always at advantage.
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Disability Income Insurance: How Today’s Decisions Impact Tomorrow’s Choices


Doctors and dentists nationwide clearly understand the importance of having disability income insurance (DI) to protect the time and money they’ve invested in their profession. And most have considered at length what would happen to them, their incomes, their families and their careers if they suddenly found themselves injured or ill – leading them to seek the protection a DI policy provides.
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Disability Income Insurance:  How Today’s Decisions Impact Tomorrow’s Choices
AAPI Delegates Attend Indo-US Health Summit
AAPI Delegates Attend Indo-US Health Summit


Dr. Onaly Kapasi describes his delightful journey through India. Drs. Onaly and Chander Kapasi traveled with the Indo-U.S. Health Summit Delegates. His journal presents insightful comments on the various sites and scenes from different parts of India.
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LIFESTYLE TOP
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including Maanya Sthree-Exceptional Women, Rooh-E-Sahir, Bollywood Live-Somen and Lopa, Why This Holi-Vari Di, Zakir Hussain and Masters of Percussions, Sugar and Spice, IITSINE Annual Social, Awakening of the Soul-The Triveni Ensemble and Chinmaya Mission-Triple Carnatic Concerts.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
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.
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Cartoon: SSC


SSC - Scams, Scandals and Corruption.
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Cartoon: SSC
Music Review - Kahani
Music Review  - Kahani

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Vishal-Shekar's new presentation is a classy track which makes for pleasant listening.
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Laugh A While


Jokes in the workplace!
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Laugh A While
Recipes - Wrap Yourself With Great Flavors
Recipes - Wrap Yourself With Great Flavors


Wraps in flavors - perfect for any meal.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Chudi Bazaaar in Hyderabad.
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. ~ Albert Einstein
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Classified: Indian Restaurant For Sale


Well established Indian Restaurant in Boston Suburb for Sale.
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Classified: Indian Restaurant For Sale
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