A NPR report says that In India, more women are playing matchmaker for themselves!!!

Find out what the $36B MA State budget looks like!! [more]

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Actress Anjali Bhimani plays the role of the "Mother Wolf" in Mary Zimmerman's must see adaptation of the Jungle Book starting Sep. 7th at the Huntington Theatre. A graduate of Northwestern University, Bhimani shares her secrets to becoming a successful actress. [more]

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Maestro O.S. Thyagarajan was the guest of honor at the arangetram of the students of his daughter, Aparna Balaji. It was touching to see the famous father bless the students. He shared some thoughts about what music means to him and the secret of succeeding as a Carnatic musician. [more]

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Ranbir Kapoor is planning to propose his rumoured girlfriend Katrina Kaif on his birthday September 28. [more]

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A lively, cross-continental discussion was held on June 1st, by newly formed India's Daughters, an NGO based in Cambridge and founded by Geeta Aiyer. The event, held at MIT, discussed sexual violence against women in India with experienced activists and social workers from the United States and India as speakers. [more]

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Essence of India, now in its second year, has become a much anticipated event. Helped by a broad bevy of volunteers and a gorgeous weather, the crowd swelled to 1,400 on this sunny afternoon on August 17th at NARA Park in Acton. [more]

Carnatic Music is as well known in main stream America as Hindustani Music and there are many reasons for that. If my work brings awareness of this wonderful form of music to even a few main stream population here in Boston and other places, I would consider it a success - Durga Krishnan, well known artist and exponent of Veena. [more]

In a career spanning 50 years, Amjad Ali Khan has single-handedly elevated the sarod to one of the most popular instruments in the Northern Indian tradition. He will be performing on Sunday Sep. 15 at 7:30 pm at Berklee Performance Center, Boston. [more]

Nikita Minocha student of Guru Ranjani Saigal had her arangetram on August 4th at The Pike School in Andover, MA. Guru Ranjani Saigal created a unique Shabdam with lyrics from the composition “Shri Ramachandra Kripalu Bhaja Mana”. [more]

Sweet sixteen! A critical age for a teenager to win over several distractions and follow the inner urge that motivates to achieve great. Shilpa Narayanan is quite blessed in this that she could score a 'double'. [more]

In every arangetram I find that there is one aspect of the presentation that stands out and shines. In Chitanya’s dance, her passion oozed and permeated through to the audience. It is such a joy to see a young dancer, not just show the skill and learning, but also the level of enjoyment that touches each person who observes the dance. [more]

On August 18, 2013 Anjana Mani Mangalat, student of Smt. Durga Krishnan performed her Veena arangetram at the Sri Chinmaya Maruti Temple in Andover, MA. [more]

Saffron Independence Day Dhamal on Aug. 24th was a smash hit with some great South and North Indian cuisine and dancing with DJ Rishi. [more]

Dr. Hamid Jafri, Director of Polio Operations and Research at the World Health Organization, speaks at the Rotary Club of Natick. [more]

The frail emperor, gradually losing control over his empire, sends forces to various parts of Hindustan under Dara’s command. The emperor struggles with the opposing forces of his love for his sons and his duty as the Emperor to crush the rebels. Will he succeed in his attempts? [more]

Two free workshops, “Inside the College Admissions Office,” on September 8.
• Lexington: 2 pm – 3:30 pm at the Elks Lodge (959 Waltham Street)
• Westford: 5 pm – 6:30 pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal (75 Cold Spring Road). [more]

From mandaps to makeup, flowers to fashion, you will find them all at Shaadi Bazaar! Don’t miss it! Sunday September 8th at the Burlington Marriott from 12pm to 3pm. [more]

Popular Boston-based singers Mohan Subramaniam, Valentino Almeida, Sowmya Shree and Nidhi Tare Lad will present an enchanting musical evening of Bollywood songs based on Chand -- “Chand Aahen Bharega” on November 16, 2013 at the Keefe Tech Auditorium, Framingham, MA. [more]

Do you know a talented young writer between the ages of 14 to 27, or are one yourself? Then enter this year's NextGen Essay Contest. The longevity of a credible Hindu American voice depends on the voices of the next generation of Hindu American leaders -- so, kids, express yourself by September 20th! [more]

Shirish Nimgaonkar, Managing Director and head of C.W. Downer’s global technology transactions and India operations, has been named a winner in the Dealmaker category for the M&A Advisor's 4th Annual "40 Under 40" recognition awards. [more]

Anudha Mittal, of Westboro, MA, received the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Microbeam Analysis Society (MAS) at the Annual Microscopy and Microanalysis 2013 meeting in Indianapolis, IN. [more]

Rishi and Roshan Tadi of Merrimack Boy Scout Troop 424 attained their Eagle Rank and recently had their Eagle Court of Honor at Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Merrimack, NH. [more]

Sriram Hathwar of Painted Post, NY correctly spelled the word ‘phorminx’ to win the 2013 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee. [more]

The days when a taxpayer could hide their foreign bank accounts from the IRS are over. As the United States signs Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with countries all across the world ensuring compliance with Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requirements, the net is slowly but surely closing around taxpayers with unreported foreign bank accounts. [more]

Women experience extra challenges in life unique to their half of the population; one of them is their longer life span. The average 50 year old women today can expect to live to nearly age 83. Who will provide care in the later years, and at what price? [more]

AIF recently launched the mobile applications in Gurgaon, to an audience of MAST candidates, faculty, and partners. [more]

Krishna teaches us the path of acquiring inner happiness. It can be understood by the four cycles of Krishna described in the Vedic literature: Krishna the Child, Krishna the Husband and Friend, Krishna the Preacher and Krishna the Sanyasi. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Sir Syed Annual Mushaira, Sahib Bibi aur Guru Dutt, Carnatic Music Ensemble, Madhavi Mudgal, Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan, Akkarai Sisters, Nirbhaya-Saheli Fundraiser, Sandipan Samjpati, Kitab-e-Dil, Laser Documentary on Swami Vivekananda, Chand Aahe Bharega and Boston Sargam Music and Dance Competition. [more]

Congratulations to Kishore Balsara and Lalit Doshi, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all! [more]

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A bold new movie with an interesting track. [more]

The man was on a mission. His mission was to establish, single handedly, a Gujarati elementary school teaching all subject up to fifth grade. The students were children of all ages of the Indian immigrants in Sudan. They had never been in a school. He traveled there alone, in the late 1940s, to set up the school. [more]

The state of the states! [more]

Politicians and Government - What a laugh! [more]

Tasty afternoon munchies that are all time favorites! [more]

View from the Amber Fort in Jaipur. [more]

The greatest gift you can give someone is your time its like you’re giving the portion of your life that you can never bring back . [more]

Internal Medicine/Family Practice running in Taunton, Massachusetts with 10,000 charts, CLEA approved lab and xray on site. Looking to entertain any offer. [more]