Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Satyameva Jayate is making waves in India where Aamir Khan is taking on tough issues and bringing it to the fore. In the column we ask you "WHAT IS YOUR TAKE". Share your thoughts here? The best response will be published in our next issue. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

The first time I sat down to talk to Ravneet Sidhu, owner of the online bakery Bakers Bloom, she reached into her bag and offered me a sample of an elegantly wrapped graduation cookie that she has delivered to a customer who were celebrating their son's graduation. The cookies looked exquisite and smelled delicious and a bite of it brought a distinct flavor of orange and spices. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

One of the Principal Secretaries of the International Bramha Kumaris organization, Brij Mohan is considered to be a Rajayogi in the Bramha Kumaris tradition. He spoke to Lokvani about the basic ideas of the Bramha Kumari tradition and about the means to gain happiness. [more]

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Actor Shreyas Talpade loves to play pranks on his co-stars and unit members. His experience on the sets of "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" was no different. [more]

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The warm and welcoming event was a delightful evening for attendees filled with inspiration, fabulous music and a great dinner. “Appreciation” was central to the evening as each donor, no matter what the amount donated, was acknowledged and thanked. Over $100,000 were raised during the pledge drive. More than 400 people attended the event. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

Twelve members of the Indian American community were recognized for their contributions by Governor Deval Patrick at an event organized by the Indian American Forum For Political Education. [more]

Mohan Subramaniam, a very talented singer whose voice has earned him the name of "Boston's Mukesh" presented a fabulous concert that delighted the sold-out crowd gathered at Keefe Technical High School. The proceeds were used to support Saheli and the O.P. Nayyar Memorial Trust. [more]

On March 24th, the New England Rasikas were treated to two concerts one by our local talent Sriva Raghavan and the second one by a rising star – a true sustainer of Sampradaya – Smt. Sumitra Vasudev. [more]

South Asian P.U.P Comedy, a charity fundraiser, will be held in the heart of downtown Boston’s theatre district on June 2, 2012, hosted by two top-notch Indian standup comedians who have opened for Russell Peters: Paul Varghese and Paul Singh, along with Usha Govindarajulu, the skit writer. [more]

Close to 1500 Hindu Americans assembled at the Marlborough Middle School in Massachusetts to celebrate the 16th Annual Hindu Heritage Day Mela (HHD). To mark this annual occasion, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Mr. Deval L. Patrick, as well as the Mayor of the City of Marlborough, Ms. Nancy E. Stevens, proclaimed Saturday, 19 May 2012 as "Hindu Heritage Day." [more]

On May 14, 2012, Dr. Sheena Iyengar, Professor at Columbia Business School, TED global speaker and renowned author of The Art of Choosing as well as Dean Nitin Nohria, Akshaya Patra Foundation advisory board member, were the guests of honor at the annual Akshaya Patra Food for Education Gala in Boston, MA. [more]

On May 8, 9, and 10, 2012, the Boston area residents had the exceptional experience of hearing the time honored Vedic mahavakya (Aham Brahmasmi - I am veritably Brahm) from an objective scientific perspective by the grace of H. H. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and his team of world renowned scientists. [more]

On May 6th, ‘Chinmaya Walkers’ team participated in the Project Bread’s ‘Walk for Hunger’ with over 300 walkers, 2 to 70 years, raising a total of $31,712 (2nd highest amongst the top fundraisers). [more]

On April 29th, young children and their parents filled the field house of Lexington High School. Upon entering, they received an “Exploration Pass” and a “Program” which guided the visitors through the two sections of the event, the performances, and the booths. [more]

The annual South Asian culture show Yaadein was held at the Kresge Auditorium where MIT undergraduates showcased their multifaceted talents in the arts, while MIT's South Asian a cappella group presented their unique arrangements of Bollywood and Western tunes at their Spring Concert - Brohmance. [more]

The Chinmaya Maruthi in Andover held an Akhand Ramayan Pat on May 3 and 4 to celebrate the anniversary of the monthly Sundarkhand Pat. The spiritual ambiance uplifted the hearts and minds of the attendees. [more]

Members of the Tufts Association of South Asians (TASA) put together a delightful talent showcase at Cohen Auditorium at Tufts University featuring a set of well-choreographed dances and melodious musical numbers. [more]

TiECON East 2012 is TiE-Boston's 14th Annual 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." [more]

South Asian P.U.P Comedy, a charity fundraiser, will be held in the heart of downtown Boston’s theatre district on June 2, 2012, hosted by two top-notch Indian standup comedians who have opened for Russell Peters: Paul Varghese and Paul Singh, along with Usha Govindarajulu, the skit writer. [more]

The Cleveland Aradhana - in its 35th year - has grown to unbelievable proportions today . This year there were more than 490 participants in different age category for Carnatic music competition. [more]

Dr. Sanjiv Chopra was one of the eight Indian-American recipients of this year's Ellis Island Medal of Honor presented to more than 100 immigrants for their community service. [more]

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. For Dr. Purnima Sangal this has been the central theme of her life. A brilliant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, her focus in life has been to excel in everything she does and serve her clients and the community to the best of her ability. [more]

Imagine you’re on a TV quiz show. The host turns to you and offers a list of topics, one of which is Your Personal Finances. Based on your knowledge, is this a category you would choose? [more]

For international students looking to come to the United States for college – and there are now tens of thousands of students who do so, for both undergraduate and graduate degrees – it’s a very exciting adventure. But, it can also be quite complicated. [more]

What do you get when you mix young social innovators, a supportive online community and five prize bundles of cash and free business services? We’ll find out in December... but the folks at AFI bet it will be enterprises well on their way to achieving scale and impact in solving some of India’s most pressing social problems. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including Nritya Rekha, Melodies & Memories, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012, The Slaying of the Demons - A Dance Ballet, and IAGB Golden Jubilee Harbor Cruise. [more]

Congratulations to Anindya Basu, Kishore Balsara, Prabhakar Nadkarni, Priya Linson, 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]

Meet the author! To get it for free...at least you have to drive and burn the gas, I would just go online and read it without spending a dime! [more]

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Shanghai is director Dibakar Banerjee’s latest political thriller scheduled to hit theatres June 8th. His earlier films Khosla Ka Ghosla and Oye Lucky Lucky Oye have been huge successes winning National awards and had pretty sharp and catchy music and background scores! Vishal-Shekar, riding on the wave of success of Kahani have composed the music for the film and also lent their vocals to some of the songs–both are equally talented vocalists as well as composers! [more]

The Barbeque joke for Memorial Day. [more]

Ravneet Sidhu offers a recipe perfect for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, with the weather forecast looking so beautiful!! [more]

Nature at its Best! Bleeding hearts... [more]

To all graduates, Congratulations and be inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote .."Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”. [more]