Ever heard of a bank for, by and of women? The Indian government is planning just that in which the bank will employ women, lend mostly to women and "address gender-related issues, empowerment and financial inclusion". [more]

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Asha Dixit, CPA, MBA, MS is a partner with Shah, Dixit & Associates P.C. in Burlington, MA. Asha advises corporations and individuals on issues related to international taxation, new ventures, acquisitions, and growth strategies. She talked to Lokvani about her work and discussed tax issues associated with investments in other countries, especially India. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

Deep Joshi is an Indian social worker and NGO activist and the recipient of 2009 Magsaysay award. He is recognized for his leadership in bringing professionalism to the NGO movement in India through Pradan. Deep Joshi was the the featured speaker at the first TIE-SE event of 2013 in a fireside chat with Desh Deshpande. Joshi spoke to Lokvani about Pradan and how NRIs can contribute. [more]

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

Tamannah will be seen with Ajay Devgn in Sajid Khan's film Himmatwala. But even before her film releases next month, she has landed another project opposite Akshay Kumar being produced by Ramesh Taurani. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

Cancer Institute (WIA) Foundation held its first ever Fundraiser – SAMHITA – A classical music and dance concert at Keefe Tech Auditorium, Framingham on Feb. 23, 2013. The event featured Durga Krishnan, Aparna Balaji and Ranjani Saigal, who along with their students presented one of their best performances. They along with Mahalingam Santhanakrishnan, Krishnan Parameswaran and Geetha Murali treated the audience to fabulous music and dance. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

The Hindu Temple of New Hampshire (HTNH) is pleased to announce that it has successfully crossed yet another milestone in its mission to serve our community. With the blessings of the Jagadgurus and the grace of the Almighty, the Temple has successfully closed the purchase of its own property located at 523-525 Broad Street in Nashua, NH. [more]

On February 15, the famous South Asian-English fusion a cappella group Penn Masala came to Boston. After a five year break from Boston, the group from the University of Pennsylvania returned to Beantown to perform to a sold-out concert hosted by the Boston University India Club. [more]

Thanks to the Karnatic Hindustani Music Circle (KHMC) and the hosts, Usha and Sudhakara Rao, rasikas were treated to a memorable evening of top quality Carnatic as well as Hindustani music. A record crowd of more than 200 attended these concerts. [more]

The Strings USA tour comes to the Berklee Performance Center on March 3. [more]

MITHAS is proud to announce that it is celebrating its 20th anniversary. A big thank you to all of you: members, patrons, mentors, concert goers, volunteers, artists, local teachers, local artists and each and everyone who have been associated with MITHAS over all these years. Great concert lineup for Spring 2013. Buy Tickets. [more]

Raaga-Rang brings popular Bollywood melodies while exploring their intricate connection to classical raagas. The performance includes star singers of New England and a fantastic team of instrumental musicians. The show is coming up on March 16 at 5pm at the Chinmaya Auditorium in Andover, MA. Buy Tickets. [more]

Among vocalists the conference will feature the legendary Carnatic vocalist Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, young Carnatic vocalists Malladi brothers and Priya sisters, and Hindustani vocalists Arati Ankalikar, Uday Bhawalkar and Anand Bhate. Lecture demonstrations on Dhrupad, Khayal and Thumri forms of music will put the spotlight on local artists such as Warren Senders and Shuchita Rao. Buy Tickets. [more]

Adnan Sami is the reigning king of Indipop for over 20 years. He has various successful pop albums and super hit film songs and has created the record of having his concerts sell out within 24 hours. He will be in Boston on March 31st. Buy Tickets. [more]

On Feb. 16th Jain Social Group hosted its inaugural event, An Entertainment Night with Valentine’s Day theme. It was a sold out event with entertainment packed evening. [more]

MITRA as the name reveals it’s all about friends. Indian Friends who are colleagues from MA and NH with their families, meet once a year and celebrate their togetherness with lots and lots of kids and adults programs. This year MITRA families celebrated their 3rd year annual function on February 16th at Chelmsford Community Center at North Town Hall in a grand manner. [more]

The Round table was organized as a joint effort between MA Office of Immigration and the Governor's office following Governor Patrick's 2013 State of the Commonwealth Address, in which various newspaper and television outlets from Chinese, Haitian and other ethnic communities in the state were present. [more]

AID brings screening of Jai Bhim Comrade, and talks on Violence Against Women - Case of Soni Sori, and Industrial Pollution in India by Shweta Narayan. [more]

Indian Institutes of Technology Society in New England (IITSINE) invites you to attend the annual social on Saturday, March 9, 2013 in Lexington, MA. Buy Tickets. [more]

On March 9-10, a roster of global luminaries gather at The India Conference at Harvard, India vs. India: Local Strength vs. Global Growth? to embrace the most powerful reality of the Indian story: that there is no single, universal Indian narrative. The focus will be not on oversimplifying, but on encouraging complexity and controversy. Register. [more]

Celebrate Holi at Saffron Indian Bar & Grill in Framingham, MA with Live Music, Special Super Buffet and IPad Raffle on March 24th. Buy Tickets. [more]

IMANE and INDIA New England News is organizing a free Health Expo, bringing hospitals and health care providers together with Indian and South Asian community in New England. Combined with various workshops and seminars to educate the community about common diseases and their prevention, the Health Expo will be held on April 27 at Newton Marriott Hotel in Newton, MA. [more]

Anantha P. Chandrakasan, the Joseph F. and Nancy P. Keithley Professor of Electrical Engineering at MIT, was honored with the 2013 IEEE Donald O. Pederson Award in Solid-State Circuits at the 60th Annual IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), held in San Francisco in February 2013. [more]

Interested in a once in a life-time internship this summer. Apply to IAFPE Summer Political Internship Program. Application deadline: April 15, 2013. [more]

Whether you are a high school freshman, sophomore or junior, it is never too early to start putting together a list of colleges of interest. The earlier you begin doing research on colleges – and the earlier you start understanding which colleges you like and which you don’t – the better off you will be when it comes time to applying. [more]

“Why would someone need a month to get married?” asked my colleague in irritation, when we found out we were losing a key IT resource, in the middle of a ‘deploy’ on a month long vacation to India. “I bet, he’s getting married in a day and going on a month long honeymoon,” she added angrily. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including IIT Annual Social, Harvard India Conference, N. Ravikiran, Raaga-Rang, Saffron Holi, TN Sheshagopalan, IANH Dawat, LearnQuest Music Festival, Adnan Sami Live in Concert, Din Check - 5 Decades of Bollywood, Akshaya Patra Event Featuring Fareed Zakaria, Sita Haran, and Boston Sargam Music and Dance Competition. [more]

Congratulations to Saba Lateef, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all! [more]

Jasvant Singh defends former Air Chief Tyagi in Helicopter scandal. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Yes they are nine music directors, twelve original tracks and three remixes!! A powerful track. [more]

Potato Humor. [more]

The journey to naturopathy starts when you are ready for it. This is my theory as for years a friend of mine in Mumbai has been urging me to join her in her annual visit to a naturopathy center in the hills of Nasik, India. I finally succumbed to her pleas this January while on a visit. What I experienced was a total mind and body connection that I discovered brought calm and peace into my life and a lifestyle that went back to the basics of nature. Suffice to say I came away after a week totally rejuvenated and refreshed. [more]

Bukhara in Uzbekistan - Ratnamala Sarma captures some great pictures! [more]

“It is often easier to fight for a principle than to live up to it.” — Adlai Stevenson. [more]