A scientist in India is taking energy efficient automobiles to the next level. He has developed a mechanism that would actually eat carbon dioxide emitted by vehicles. Scientist, Dinabandhu Sahoo is trying to prove the smallest of things can help solve one of the world's biggest problems. [more]

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"The roses may wilt, the plaque may gather dust but the love and appreciation I have received from so many well wishers has touched my soul and will be with me for ever," says Lokvani co-founder Ranjani Saigal who was honored with the title of India New England Woman of the Year - 2012. [more]

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Mangalam Sharma, 82 and a resident of Sharon, was recognized recently for her dedication and spirit for the Meals on Wheels Program when she was honored at the 18th Annual Ordinary Heroes Community Service Learning Project at Sharon. [more]

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Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif has been crowned the sexiest woman in the world by a leading men's fashion magazine. [more]

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A big thanks to all the talented and enthusiastic SaReGaMaPa participants, a great audience and tireless volunteers and performers that made SaReGaMaPa 2012 an extremely successful event!! And the winners are.... [more]

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Activists demanding justice for victims of the Bhopal gas disaster held a peaceful candle-light vigil outside Park Street station at Boston Commons on June 27th. [more]

Shriya’s bharathanatyam debut reflected years of dedicated pupilage and deep passion for this great art. Shriya’s guru, Smt. Sridevi Ajai Thirumalai deserves every credit in her dedication of nurturing Shriya into a bright artist and many more students of this art. She not only ascended the stage, but also ascended the hearts of the audience and well wishers. [more]

On June 9, 2012, a group of about 200 art enthusiasts, well-wishers and friends gathered to witness the debut Bharathanatyam performance of Dr. Deepa Rajamani, at Sharon Middle School, Sharon, MA. [more]

The queen of Abhinaya, Smt. Bragha Bessell will be presenting a lecture demonstration on July 11, 2012 at Killian Hall, MIT at 7:00 pm. [more]

A fabulous presentation featuring nearly 50 dance teachers and dancers will be presented on July 15 at 3:00 pm at the Littleton High School Auditorium in Littleton, MA. The show Soora Samharam is based on the story of Kuamrasambhavam by Kalidasa. The show supports Vision AID. Buy tickets. [more]

On July 25, the world-jazz ensemble Natraj celebrates a major milestone, its 25th anniversary, with a program in New England’s premier jazz venue, the Regattabar in Harvard Square, Cambridge. Chennai-based Indian percussion virtuoso, T. K. Ramakrishnan, joins Natraj in a guest appearance on mridangam and solkattu. We recently talked to Natraj leader, saxophonist and composer Phil Scarff. Here are some excerpts from that interview. [more]

Amma will be in the Boston area from July 14-17 offering darshan in the unique form of a loving embrace. Amma has hugged 32 million people in 20 countries around the world. All are welcome to attend. Programs include inspirational music, meditation, spiritual discourse, and personal blessings. [more]

Memorial Day Weekend brought together over 50 Hindu youth from 10 universities across the country for the 22nd Annual Hindu Students Council (HSC) Camp on the grounds of Vraj Bhoomi in Schuylkill Haven, PA. [more]

A fun, free, week long program for high schoolers at MIT. Registration Deadline: July 25, 2012. [more]

Oni, as he is fondly known, has demonstrated focused consistency and dedication in everything he tackles. He has excelled in graduate and post graduate medical education at Poona, Bombay, Nairobi, Harvard and Tufts Universities. [more]

“The opportunity to bring my experiences in India, the UK, and the US to bear on extending Pratham's powerful mission and positive impact on individuals and communities is an extraordinary opportunity in service and leadership,” says Dr. Smith. “This position allows me to wed my interests in educational excellence, access to learning, India, globalism, and philanthropy into a single role.” [more]

Do you have a partition story to share? On his recent visit to Massachusetts, Rajmohan Gandhi shared with me that his wife Usha and he have been collecting stories on partition. Many from Indian Punjab and Pakistani Punjab, including those living in North America, have access to such stories, which live in the memories of a grandfather or grandmother or old uncle or aunt who experienced such help, or perhaps even rendered help, or witnessed an act of brave or ingenious assistance. These stories are waiting to be unearthed... [more]

As baby boomers approach retirement, many may find themselves in different economic circumstances than what they planned for. Recent economic events have taught us the downside of risk, yet careful planning can help soften the impact. Northwestern Mutual says that your retirement plan can stay on track if you focus on these six key risks. [more]

Today’s college admission requirements are always changing to incorporate new tests, new schools of thinking and different human traits. More and more students are now taking both the ACT and the SAT, or the ACT in place of the SAT for various reasons. Which one should you take? [more]

Under the best of circumstances, managing conflict in the workplace can be a tricky proposition. Managers and employees alike are often reluctant to address a conflict due to fear of making it worse, discovering it can’t be resolved, or not knowing the best way to approach the resolution process. [more]

A successful yogi can attain real peace and can ultimately reach His supreme abode. No one can reach the spiritual sky or enter into the kingdom of God without the proper understanding of plenary expansion of Almighty. Therefore a person working in the consciousness of Almighty is the perfect yogi. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including Bragha Besell Abhinaya Lec-Dem, The Slaying of the Demons - A Dance Ballet, Natraj's 25th Anniversary Show, IAGB Golden Jubilee Harbor Cruise, and Sangam Musical Extragavanza. [more]

Congratulations to Abhimanyu Bhargava, Aseem Chandawarkar, Kishore Balsara, Satyavani Sithalam, Suhas Joglekar and Suhas Pathak, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all! [more]

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In lieu of our usual music review we present a special article by Siraj Khan on Mehdi Hasan.

Mehdi Hasan was a great believer that poetry and music belong to the whole world, and transcend national boundaries and frontiers. He said more than once that, "Indians have the same rights as Pakistanis to my ghazals, because they have given me no less love". [more]

We’re only hiring one summer intern this year, and we won’t start interviewing candidates for that position until the Partner’s daughter finishes her summer classes. [more]

It is summer and time to grill any time! [more]

Iceland - Puffins. [more]

“Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” ― Mahatma Gandhi. [more]