Happy Valentine's Day!

From lonely hearts to electronic dating look how changing technology has affected love. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Amarpreet Sawhney is the President and CEO of Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. and Augmenix, Inc. Ocular Therapeutix is focused on solving unmet needs in ophthalmic surgical wound closure and drug delivery. Dr. Sawhney talked to Lokvani about his work, entrepreneurship and his philanthropy. He also shared his view on what it means to be Sikh. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

"Surviving cancer has taught me the extreme importance of this cause," says vocalist Geetha Murali. She is part of a large team of artists including Aparna Balaji, Durga Krishnan, Ranjani Saigal, Mahalingam Santhanakrishanan, Krishnana Parameshwaran and a host of young musicians and dancers who will present a classical dance and music showcase to raise funds for Cancer Institute Foundation (CIF) on Feb. 23 at 3:00 pm at Keefe Tech. The artists and the founders of CIF, Sreeranjani and Guru talk about their motivation to support underprivileged people in India who suffer from cancer. Buy Tickets. [more]

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

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, his leading lady in films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', have been voted the most romantic Bollywood screen couple of all time. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

Crowning a day-long lineup of performances by the students of Boston-area music teachers, Guru Tara Anand, who is well known in the Greater Boston area for her proficiency both as performer and teacher, showcased three of her senior violin students – Suhas Rao, Rasika Murali, and Sahana Srinivasan in the featured recital that evening. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

Satsang Center celebrated “Vasant Panchami / Sarasvati Puja” on February 2, 2013, with over 250 devotees participating in a joyous spiritual event. Vasant Panchami marks the beginning of spring season in Bharat. [more]

Mesma Belsare presented a soul stirring performance of Bharatanatyam bringing her brilliant artistic touch to traditional pieces. The fabulous accompaniment by Deepti Navaratna, Murali Balachandran, Sowmya Ramanathan and Prayuth Naduthota made this a concert to remember. [more]

TiE-Boston's Annual VC Outlook Dinner has become a tradition. Each year, a panel of distinguished Venture Capitalists discuss the outlook on venture investments for the year ahead. Entrepreneurs receive insights on not only which segments are vibrant, but also how to shape their business models for successful execution in our ever evolving context. [more]

New England Tamil Sangam (NETS) celebrated its Pongal Vizhaa 2013 on February 2nd at Littleton High School. The event started with a Tamil Patriotic Song and went on continuously for the next 6 hours with a very short snack break. At every event NETS is keen on bringing some new concept and this Pongal Vizhaa was no exception. [more]

Mahmud Jafri, CEO of Dover Rug & Home, hosted third grade students from the Charles River elementary school on January 28th for an interactive, educational program on the art of rug making. [more]

Learn Sudarshan Kriya, an immensely powerful technique that incorporates specific natural rhythms of breath to release stress, as part of The Art of Living course from February 21 - 24. [more]

TiE Challenge 2013 applications opened on February 7, 2013 and will continue to accept applications until April 7. All first-time entrepreneurs no matter what stage, industry, and/or capital requirements are encouraged to apply. [more]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend Medical School? It is not too late! BIDMC is pleased to offer a Mini Med School program – starting in the spring of 2013! The Mini Med School is a series of talks designed to help Boston area residents improve their health, learn about advances in research, and negotiate the healthcare system here in Massachusetts. A wide range of subjects will be covered such as woman’s health, the war on cancer, healthy aging and sleep disorders. [more]

Merrimack Valley Sandbox had an exciting 2012 and is looking forward to an exciting 2013. Here are some of the many activities planned so come and be part of it. [more]

Utilizing philanthropy to positively impact the children of India is cited as the reason Pratham USA is this year's winner of the Times of India Social Impact Award in the category "International Contribution to India." [more]

The current tax environment, with its focus on increased efforts to pursue and prosecute US taxpayers with previously undisclosed bank accounts and unreported tax income, has brought the term “US person” into the limelight. [more]

Concerned about the stock market? If so, you’re not alone. In volatile markets, it’s common to feel anxious about investing. However, successful investors know that while weathering market moves isn’t easy, it can be rewarding. [more]

Have you figured out what you’re doing yet this summer? Watching TV? Playing Xbox? Sitting around on Facebook? Here are seven ideas for summer activities that will impress admissions officers and help your application stand out. [more]

Commenting on this collaboration with Adobe, Roopak Chauhan, Operation Director – AYV, American India Foundation said, “AIF, in partnership with Adobe, is extremely delighted to witness the Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) program entering successfully into its seventh year. We are happy to see that through AYV, the underprivileged youth are getting a stage to voice their views by using the powerful tool of digital media technology. [more]

Past Present Bliss.. [more]

Mahabharata genes run through the veins of all of us belonging to Jumbudesha that is India. As a matter of speaking, all of us hailing from Kandhar / Kabul to Kanyakumari are the Indus people in civilizational terms. Here are a few extracts from the book on the Indus people about the remarkable daughter of Kandhar, otherwise known by the name of Gandhari, the Queen-Empress of Bharatvarsha. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including Valentine Day Party, Madhubala, Samhita-Naada Nritya Sangama, IIT Annual Social, Shaam-e-Burman, Raaga-Rang, An Evening with Somen and Lopa, IANH Dawat, Adnan Sami Live in Concert, Akshaya Patra Event Featuring Fareed Zakaria, and Boston Sargam Music and Dance Competition. [more]

Congratulations to Abhimanyu Bhargava, Saba Lateef, Rajaram Palekar and Suhas Pathak, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all! [more]

Electing Obama saved America millions of dollars! [more]

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

The Indo-Pak team of Pritam Chakraborty and Mustafa Zahid proves that together we can indeed do a lot of good. [more]

Letter writing:- "I am well here and hope you are also in the same well." [more]

Breakfast for your loved one? Try these delicious muffins from a cooking enthusiast Chand Nirankari. [more]

Asha Shah in Acton captures a snowy owl in her backyard. [more]

True affection is a body of enigmas, mysteries and riddles, wherein two so become one that they both become two.- Thomas Brown. [more]