Happy Mother's Day!!

As part of the National Asian American Heritage Month, IAFPE invites you to meet Gov. Deval Patrick who will be addressing and honoring the contribution of the Indian community on May 21, 2012. BUY TICKETS

During her two-day trip to India, the US Secretary of State met with a number of ministers to discuss key issues like Iranian oil imports, civil nuclear cooperation and regional security. Her visit helped Amul become creative in its ads. Click here... [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

"The theme of TiECON East 2012 is "Invent your future". Our message is simple: entrepreneurs need to invent their futures in order to solve the problems we face as a society, be it in health care, education, clean energy or problems related to overall economy or unemployment. TiECON East 2012 has been designed to assist entrepreneurs with an idea to invent our future" - Ramesh Kumar, Chair TiECON East. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

Dr. Kamesh Iyer, a computer scientist by profession, has written a very interesting book titled Re-imagined Mahabharata where he presents a different take on the Mahabharata. Iyer talks about this unusual creation. [more]

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

Sonakshi Sinha does not feel she needs to shed any more weight. She feels the audience has accepted her as she is. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Masala Art)

“Ek haseen sham hasne hasaane ke naam” was an evening full of comedy and laughter. This program which celebrates local talent and humor in the forms of poetry, stand-up comedy, plays and skits was held at the Diamond Middle School in Lexington, MA, and was attended by over 500 people. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

The concept of rural business process outsourcing has proved to be an innovative approach to include greater numbers of rural population into the knowledge economy. Rural Shores, a social enterprise that pioneered this approach recently won the Edison Awards for innovation and social impact. How has Rural Shores impacted rural India? [more]

Clean lines, flawless movements, incredible sense of rhythm, exquisite Abhinaya define Priyadarshini Govind’s dance. I have seen her perform many times over the years both in India and here in the US. The performances have always been of a very high caliber. Years of uncompromising hard work reflect on her Abhinaya as well as her Nritta. [more]

On April 14th, the Dwarakamai Sai Baba temple organized an unique musical prayer event with an all day bhajan utsav. Several schools/groups in the Greater Boston area were invited to participate in this event. [more]

New England Malayalee Association (NEMA) successfully wrapped up Drishya 2012, the annual talent competition for children, youth and adults. The finale was held on April 28, 2012 at Oak Middle School, Shrewsbury. Congratulations to the winners. [more]

An electrifying collaboration that crosses all boundaries of age, race and culture - as one of India’s foremost Kathak masters, Pandit Chitresh Das, teamed up with one of the world’s fastest tap dancers, Emmy Award winner Jason Samuels Smith. The event held on April 20 at the Institute of Contemporary Art was simply mesmerizing. [more]

Bheegi Bheegi ratein, pyari sibatein, phoolon ki barsatein…gaane gatein gatein. Boston Sargam, known for their annual music & dance competitions, introduced their music concert Swar Bahaar on April 7th, convincing the audience that spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with song and dance. [more]

Chinmaya Mission Boston (CMB) will host the second annual Triple Play Concerts on May 18, 19 and 20 at its auditorium in Andover. Showcasing the best in Indian classical music, the concerts this year will feature the well-known duo of musicians Ranjani and Gayatri on Friday, May 18, at 7 pm Harikatha exponent Vishaka Hari will present concerts on Saturday, May 19, at 6 pm and on Sunday, May 20, at 4 pm. BUY TICKETS [more]

Lovers of Indian film music are in for a special treat on May 19. A group of local artists will celebrate the life of Mukesh at an event titled “Suhana Safar” at the Keefe Tech Auditorium in Framingham. Reachable at “Suhana Safar-A Tribute To Mukesh” of Facebook, the event has evoked strong response from aficionados. Tickets are going really fast. BUY TICKETS. [more]

TiECON East 2012 is TiE-Boston's 14th annual flagship entrepreneurship conference that brings together over 500 key thought leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs across a wide cross-section of industries. This year, the theme of the conference is "Invent Your Future" and will be held at the Westin, Waltham on May 31 – June 1, 2012. [more]

The India Association of Greater Boston, along with Boston University students organized a candlelight vigil to mourn the tragic murder of Kanagala Seshadri Rao, a graduate student at Boston University. The event was held at Boston University on Sunday April 29, 2012. [more]

On April 26th and 27th, South Asia Initiative at Harvard University held its second annual symposium, focusing on Health in South Asia: Lessons for and from the World. The conference brought together global experts with deep research, implementation and policy experience to learn and find new modes for global exchange. [more]

Teach India Project hosted an Earth Day Celebration at the Burlington Public Library on April 20th. Mrs. Karen Rickershauser, Principal of Memorial Elementary School in Burlington, MA presented the book, “The People Who Hugged the Trees”, an environmental tale from India, to a spell bound audience of first, second and third graders. Children in the audience and parents who were present were captivated by her expressive presentation and the discussion of environmental concerns that followed. [more]

On April 15th, acclaimed social activist and pioneer of the Right to Information Act in India, Aruna Roy delivered a lecture titled 'Transparency and Accountability in Governance' at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Roy was recently voted among TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. [more]

The Telugu Association of Greater Boston (TAGB) celebrated the advent of the Telugu New Year “Sri Nandana Naama Samvastaram” in a grand manner at Marlborough Middle School Auditorium on April 21st. More than 1200 community members graced the occasion and made it a grand successful event. [more]

Treat your Mother to memorable Mother’s Day Brunch at Masala Art! Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 11:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. $18 per person. (Children under 10, $9.00 per child) !!! Complimentary rose for our Special Mothers!!! Enjoy our Exquisite Mother’s Day Brunch featuring new menu selections. [more]

Saturday, May 19 has been declared the Hindu Heritage Day by the Mayor of Marlborough and the Governor of Massachusetts. Organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA), the annual HHD 2012 mela will be celebrated from 3 pm-8 pm at Marlboro Middle School in Marlboro, MA by all Hindus, Hindu Christians, and all interested in the universal laws of the Sanatana Dharma. [more]

The NSF Scholarship program in India is designed to encourage excellence among the poor children who excel academically but need help to attend college. Worcester area NSF held education bees which were very competitive. And the winners are.. [more]

High school seniors Akshat Shekhar, of The Roxbury Latin School, West Roxbury, MA, and Anupa Murali, of Bishop Brady High School, Concord, NH, were among the 141 high school seniors named 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholars honored for their accomplishments in academics or the arts. [more]

It is with great pride that Leader Bank, N.A. announces the celebration of its tenth anniversary of operations. At 10:00 am on May 8, 2002, Leader Bank opened its doors for the first time at its East Arlington branch, with seven employees and $6.5 million in assets. A decade later, Leader Bank has grown exponentially, operating five branches and two loan production offices, with over 170 employees in Massachusetts and $535 million in assets. [more]

AIF wins W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Cultures of Giving Challenge. From April 16-27, the American India Foundation raised a total of $325,752. [more]

When it comes to American business, often it’s the largest companies that garner the most attention. It’s no wonder that many people think these corporate giants are the most important enterprises in our economy. But of the estimated 29.6 million businesses in the U.S. today, the vast majority – more than 98 percent – actually has fewer than 100 employees. [more]

If you have school going children and you live in Shrewsbury, MA, it is quite unlikely that you have not heard of Gauri Chandna. She is popular beyond the geographical lines of the city or the state as well, on account of her multi-faceted and multi-talented personality. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including Hasya Kavi Sammelan, Ustad Raht Fateh Ali Khan, Amritha Murali, Chinmaya Mission-Triple Carnatic, Suhana Safar, Indrajit Banerjee and Neyveli Radhakrishna, Gov. Deval Patrick and IAFPE Internship Program and Nritya Rekha Concerts. [more]

Congratulations to Aseem Chandawarkar, Kishore Balsara, Suhas Joglekar and Suhas Pathak, who were the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]

Based on 15-year income in India, choose your carer carefully! [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Composer Amit Trivedi and lyricist Kausir Munir have come together to bring out a lovely romantic track. [more]

Teacher: Whoever answers my next question, can go home.
One boy throws his bag out the window
Teacher: Who just threw that?!
Boy: Me! I’m going home now. [more]

The Raid on Radishes - Radishes are a very good source of fibre, vitamin C, folic acid and potassium, and a good source of riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, copper and manganese. [more]

Can you recognize this marvel ? [more]

House of Four Rooms? Thought to ponder! [more]