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Satya Nadella likely to be next Microsoft CEO.
Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan gives IISc Rs. 225 crore. [more]
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Lokvani Talks To Deepti Navaratna |
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(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
A member of the faculty at the department of Neuroscience at the Harvard Medical School and a Carnatic musician who is an empanelled artist of All India Radio since 2000, Deepti has now turned into a cultural entrepreneur who through her innovative "Alchemy" project has found new audiences for Carnatic music. She will hold a performance on Feb. 22 at the Keefe Technical Auditorium. [more] |
In Conversation With Vinod Jhunjhunwala |
(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)
Mr. Vinod Jhunjhunwala is the President of the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA. A successful businessman with a strong passion for community service, Jhunjhunwala, an MIT graduate talks about this organization that is bringing education to 52,000 villages in remote and rural parts of India touching nearly 1.5 million children at a very low cost. [more] |
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Bollywood Baatein |
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(This section is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Deepika shines at the filmfare awards by bagging the best actress for her performance in 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-leela. Farhan Akhtar won the best actor and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag won the best movie. [more] |
TAGB Sankranthi Sambaralu 2014 |
(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)
The annual Sankranthi celebration hosted by the Telugu Association of Greater Boston (TAGB) on January 18th in Littleton, MA turned out to be a truly one-of-a-kind event this year. Even the stormy weather could not diminish attendance, with at least 1000 people packing inside Littleton High School for fun, festivities, and performances. [more] |
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Over 2000 Devotees Start The New Year With Baba’s Blessings |
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(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)
January 1, 2014, marked the beginning of another Great New Year at Shirdi Sai Temple in Chelmsford, MA. Devotees from all over New England and beyond came to the temple to seek Baba’s blessings. This was a whole day event. It started with Baba’s Kakad Aarthi and then Darshans throughout the day. [more] |
Woman Of Influence - Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan |
Sowmya is a Regional Chief of Internal Medicine and Primary Care at a multi-hospital system – Southcoast Hospitals. With a great interest in Health Care Policy, she has done extensive work with Utilization Management departments in both hospital setting and insurance setting. She shares her insights on medicine and work-life balance. [more]
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A Delightful Evening Of Brown Comedy |
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Comedian Niraj Shah hosted a hilarious evening of comedy at the Beantown and Brown bar in Allston. The headliner, Aparna Nancherla, the first Indian woman to perform stand up on late night, and several other Brown comedians kept the audience laughing. [more]
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Shah Jahan Returns To Boston |
On popular demand, Shah Jahan returns to the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA, on February 7th, February 8th, and February 9th. [more]
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Pinot's Palette - Art With A New Twist |
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Ever wanted to spend an evening with friends with a glass of wine and an art class? Pinot' Palette in Lexington, MA, owned by Reshma Katwa is your place. There guided art classes allow even a complete "non-painter" like myself to express myself on canvas! [more]
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Hindus Want Prayer-Room At Brandeis University |
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada, said that Brandeis University should respond to the requirements of its Hindu students to provide designated prayer-meditation hall for rituals, quiet reflection, festivals and spiritual exercise, which would help in their personal growth. [more]
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Ekal IndiArt - Win Cash Prizes |
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The New England chapter of the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA is holding an Art Competition for children. The deadline for the submission is Feb. 15. So do not forget to finish your painting soon. More about the art competition. Ekal is grateful to Asian Art Gallery for supporting this. [more]
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India Association Of Greater Boston To Celebrate India’s 65th Republic Day |
India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) invites you to celebrate of India’s 65th Republic Day from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, at Burlington High School, Burlington, MA. Admission to this four-hour long family event is free. [more]
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South Asian Showdown 2014 |
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If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don’t miss South Asian Showdown! The last three years have sold out and this year will be no different!!! [more]
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Sanskrit Classes In Sai Temple |
The Dwarkamai Vidyapeeth in Billerica is pleased to announce a year-long course of Sanskrit for adults to be taught by Dr. Bijoy Misra of Harvard University at the Temple. [more]
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Exclusive Discounts From Wedding Vendors! |
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Shaadi Bazaar has been working diligently with vendors in our area to offer exclusive discounts for brides. As one of New England's premier wedding planning resource, we felt it was necessary to help brides trim dollars off of their bills. [more]
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Rakesh Khurana Named Dean Of Harvard College |
Rakesh Khurana, the Marvin Bower Professor of Leadership Development at Harvard Business School (HBS), Professor of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), and co-master of Cabot House, was recently named Dean of Harvard College. Khurana earned his Ph.D. through a joint program between HBS and Harvard’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. [more]
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Brand Ambassador Salman Khan Launches Campaign Veer
An AIF, Coca Cola And Network 18th Collaboration |
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The American India Foundation (AIF) is partnering with Coca Cola and Network 18 for Campaign VEER – a two month television and digital initiative to raise awareness of the challenges faced by persons with disabilities, with particular focus on advocacy for their employment. Bollywood actor Salman Khan, also known for his support of social causes through his NGO, Being Human, is Campaign VEER’s brand ambassador. [more]
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Five Criteria For Finding Your Perfect College |
High school juniors: it’s time to start planning college visits. But narrowing down schools to visit, and eventually apply to, can be overwhelming. To help, consider these five criteria for finding your perfect college. [more]
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Secular Ethnic Pride: What It Means To Be Indian |
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I may know more about Game of Thrones than I do about the Mahabharata. I speak English and not a word of Hindi. But my greatest pride as an Indian American is held within my secularism - a concept that, arguably, has historically been Indian. [more]
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Weekend Entertainment |
Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Shah Jahan, Sarod and Kathak Concert, Gujarati Sugam Sangeet, IITSINE Annual Social, Raag-Rang, Khandaan-e-Kapoor and Romancing the 70s. [more]
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For The Mathematically Inclined |
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Congratulations to Venkatarama Krishnan, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all! [more]
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Music And Movie : Dedh Ishqiya And Top Bollywood Songs |
(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
Check out the top 10 hit Bollywood songs for the week! Also a review of the movie Dedh Ishqiya. [more] |
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Cartoon: Facebook |
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And there is facebook! [more]
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Laugh A While |
Winter Humor! [more]
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Recipes - Protein Rich Foods |
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Delicious Protein Rich Recipes for the building blocks of our body. [more]
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Picture Of The Fortnight |
Clear Reflections! [more]
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Thought For The Day |
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Remembering Mahatma Gandhi on his 66th death anniversary - To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer. [more]
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