Happy Valentine's Day!

Google on Thursday marked the 135th birth anniversary of freedom fighter and poet Sarojini Naidu with a doodle. She was born in Hyderabad on February 13, 1879. [more]

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Samir Desai’s story is an inspiring one – it is the tale of a young man from a village succeeding against all odds and becoming an inspirational community leader in one of the most elite areas - a suburb of Boston. Desai describes the secret to his success and talks about his new efforts to build community development centers in rural India through the Desai Family Foundation. [more]

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Saatvik Ahluwalia, the youngest ever person to stand for the Lexington Board of Selectman, is stirring up a fresh new excitement within the town. Election day is March 3rd and we feature this dynamic youngster to state his views. [more]

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How can the makers say that their film is a work of fiction? It's our story and Madhuri Dixit is playing me in the film. [more]

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South Asian Showdown, a premiere South Asian collegiate dance competition, has been attracting some of the finest teams from around the country to compete for cash awards. Dazzling costumes, extensive props, creative themes and choreography and energetic dance moves made for a delightful showcase to please the most demanding dance connoisseurs. The winner were... [more]

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The India Association of Greater Boston hosted a celebration to mark the 65th year of India as a Republic. The cultural showcase was one of the finest shows that included a friendly competition between regional organizations! [more]

In November 2013, Latha was elected to the New Hampshire State House, in highly contested election, as a State Representative from Ward 8 in Nashua. She is the first person of Asian Indian origin to be elected to this position in NH. Lata talks about her life both as a professional speech therapist and as a politician. [more]

Classical dancers gathered at the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Ashland to offer their salutation to Lord Karthikeya through dance on February 9th. Smt. Thenu Rajan coordinated the event that went on for more than four hours. [more]

On January 26, 2014, Shri Dwarkamai Vidyapeeth (Sai Temple Billerica) celebrated India’s Republic Day with a cultural program showcasing the diversity of music and dance from India. [more]

Sangeet Sandhya - a magical, musical evening was the highlight of the NEMM (New England Marathi Mandal) Makar Sankranti celebrations for 2014. The event was held on January 18th at the Marshall Middle School in Billerica. [more]

Over 200 devotees gathered in a joyous spiritual celebration of Vasant Panchami / Sarasvati Puja at Satsang Center on February 1, 2014. [more]

Dr. Java Joshi and Hetal Joshi announced the opening of Academy of Creative Arts in Burlington, MA. The studio and academy, which is located at 128 Wheeler Road in Burlington, will serve as a school of arts, where various different forms of creative and performing arts will be taught under one roof. [more]

Radhika Dutt (CEO Likelii), Venktesh Shukla (Chair, TiE Silicon Valley), Siva Nagendra (CEO, Tyfone), Kush Gulati (Co-Founder, CAT) were among a host of successful entrepreneurs who ran workshops for MIT students as part of the Startup6 Institute, a bootcamp for students interested in startups. The MIT EECS department under the leadership of the Chair, Anantha Chandrakasan, hosted the Institute. [more]

The submission for the Ekal IndiArt competition is due on February 15. Please make sure to turn in your art piece on time. IndiArt is sponsored by the Asian Art Gallery and supported by Desai Family Foundation and Shishu Bharati. Final judging and art show will be held on March 2. For more information please check out http://www.javajoshi.com/ekal/. [more]

The theme of this year’s Harvard India Conference is "India, Turning the Page: Prospects and Paradoxes” which will be held on February 15-16, 2014 at the Harvard Business School. [more]

Deepti Navaratna presents an unusual take on Carnatic music on February 22, 2014 at the Keefe Technical High School. [more]

Sankara Cancer Foundation and Abhinaya Arts present an evening of music and dance in tribute to the famous Bollywood actresses known for their dancing skills and melodious songs on March 1st in Framingham, MA. [more]

George Ruckert and Gretchen Hayden present a Hindustani Music and Kathak Dance concert celebrating the shedding of winter's dark cloak and the return of spring through evocative ragas, dynamic footwork, exotic rhythms, and dramatic storytelling on March 2nd. [more]

Perhaps one of the most rewarding moments in the sustenance of a tradition is when one finds that its ageless wisdom continues to illuminate a new generation - providing them with a secure legacy to engage with the world of sound. Radha Rao’s Manch Pravesh on January 11th at Sharon Middle School mirrored one such success. [more]

In time for Valentine's Day, here is a beautiful rendition in poetry by Shekhar Shastri. [more]

It’s a day most business owners both dream about and dread: retirement. To get to this major milestone, you’ve put in long hours. Sacrificed time with family and friends along the way. Dealt with customers who don’t pay and vendors who don’t deliver. Transitioning out of the business and into the next exciting phase of your life should be the easy part, right? Not always. [more]

Some people say that it is never too early to get started preparing for college. It is, however, extremely difficult to begin thinking about college when you are still five or more years away! While there are plenty of overzealous parents trying to steer their children to Harvard and beyond, it is a good idea to begin setting up your college career towards the end of middle school. That extra effort will pay off in the long run. [more]

I’m a twenty year-old American college girl. There’s a cute guy that I have a crush on...but I’m the daughter of traditional South Indian, Hindu, Brahmin parents. I’m not allowed to date.How do I reconcile these two conflicting parts of my life? [more]

February being the month of Valentine’s day, two things that jump to mind are “Hearts and Chocolates”! Why is that so? Does chocolate help heart health? Can it help aging? Dr. Sowmya Vishwanathan explains! [more]

A group of scammers impersonating IRS officials is targeting Hindu and South Asian Americans. While Hindi American Foundation's (HAF) DC staff is in touch with attorneys from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), we need You to help us understand the extent of the scam. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Sarod and Kathak Concert, IANH Silver Jubilee Gala, Chalte Chalte, Atif Alam and Shalmali Kholgade Concert, IITSINE Annual Social, Raaga Rang, Din Check, Pandit Jasraj, Khandaan-e-Kapoor, Romancing the 70s, Mitte ke Rang and Trichur Brothers. [more]

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

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Here it is…two wonderful playlists ready for Valentine’s day! Whether you’re into new Bollywood romance or the golden oldies, these playlists are meant for you. I [more]

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Caught in a blizzard! Snowy jokes to keep you warm. [more]

Masala Dosa, Rava Masala Dosa, 70mm Dosa, Set Dosa - sounds like a restaurant special. Here are some recipes with a twist. [more]

Snow owl comes out to greet us - Asha Shah captures a moment. [more]

"When there is oppression, the only self-respecting thing is to rise and say this shall cease today, because my right is justice. If you are stronger, you have to help the weaker boy or girl both in play and in the work." - Sarojini Naidu. [more]