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Saturday - 03/15/14
Holi Dance Party (Indoors)
Holi - Chinese Mirch

Sunday - 03/16/14
World Peace Meditation Hour
Holi Hai
POSITIVE THINKING – 1
Samuhika Satyanarayana Vrat Katha and Holi celebrations

Wednesday - 03/19/14
APPROVAL ADDICTION

Friday - 03/21/14
IANH Silver Jubilee Gala

Saturday - 03/22/14
Chaltre-Chalte

Sunday - 03/23/14
POSITIVE THINKING II
Mohit Chauhan - Live in Concert

Wednesday - 03/26/14
SPIRITUAL HAPPINESS – IT LIES WITHIN
Lakmé

Thursday - 03/27/14
Sri Sri Yoga Workshop

Friday - 03/28/14
Lakmé
Imran Khan - Live in Concert!

Saturday - 03/29/14
ગમતાંનો કરીએ ગુલાલ(You like..You share..)
TyE Gala & Awards Ceremony
Akshaya Patra Food for Education Benefit Event
Rang be Rangi Holi

Sunday - 03/30/14
Boston Debut Asif Ali Khan & Party From Pakistan
THE SECRET OF GREAT RELATIONSHIPS

Wednesday - 4/2/14
Lakmé

Friday - 4/4/14
Lakmé
ISW Spring Damaka 2014

Saturday - 4/5/14
Ummeed Se Saje Zindagi
IITSINE Annual Social
Atif Aslam and Shalmali Kholgede Live in Concert
BLOOM
Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam
Sewa Boston Holi 2014
Lakmé
NSF Contests 2014
Sri Ramacharitmanasa Akahnda Parayanam

Sunday - 4/6/14
Raaga-Rang
Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion
Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam
TEAM AID ASHA's Information Session
NSF Contests 2014

Friday - 4/11/14
Baktha Meera - Harikatha (in Tamil with English translations) by Smt. Vishaka Hari
Baktha Meera, Harikatha by Smt. Vishaka Hari

Saturday - 4/12/14
Getting Ahead in the Karma Game
Din Check Live in Concert

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Our Voice And Yours


Happy Holi.

Hari K Ravichandran and Ashish Pandey named among the most powerful US CEOs under 40.
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Our Voice And Yours
LEAD FEATURES TOP
Lokvani Talks To Raghu Appasani Of MINDS Foundation
Lokvani Talks To Raghu Appasani Of MINDS Foundation

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

The organization, started in 2010, was set in motion during Raghu Appasani junior year at Wesleyan University where he was pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and Behaviour and Science in Society. He founded MINDS following a volunteer experience in Patna, Bihar at the AB Eye Clinic.
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In Conversation With Tarun Madan Of Holidayen

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

As part of an entrepreneurship course at Austin, Tarun Madan interviewed several travelers, most of whom thought that an automated travel planner would be a great way to organize their trips, provided it could be personalized to their interests. He discussed this idea with his friends, and thus began his journey of creating Holidayen.
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In Conversation With Tarun Madan Of Holidayen
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

Deepika Padukone, who was on a roll with one hit performance after another in 2013, is jealous of another actress! She is in awe of Kangana Ranaut's work in the recently released "Queen".
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Carnatic Cadenzas: Music, Magic & The Melting Pot!

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

On March 8, 2014, the International Women’s day, Dr. Deepti Navaratna presented an uncommon classical music concert. From the musicians she chose and the artists she collaborated with, to the songs she picked and her dulcet voice, Deepti’s performance at Keefe Tech was a deluge that submerged the audience in a plethora of sensations.
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Carnatic Cadenzas: Music, Magic & The Melting Pot!
Ekal Vidyalaya’s IndiArt Contest Connects Kids With Rural India
Ekal Vidyalaya’s IndiArt Contest Connects Kids With Rural India

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

Ekal Vidyalaya New England hosted IndiArt, its first-ever art contest and silent auction showcasing artwork by children and teens, in Burlington on March 2nd featured artwork representing Ekal Vidyalaya’s theme of “Children In Rural India.” The winners were...
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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE TOP
Women Of Influence - Geetha Ramamurthy


I believe any individual has limitless potential for success. Empowering the individual with the right skills will unleash that potential…. Geetha Ramamurthy is the co-founder and CEO of Boston, USA based Career Confidence and she initiated the India headquarters in Bangalore known as Ignite Career Confidence Pvt. Ltd.
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Women Of Influence - Geetha Ramamurthy
PERFORMING ARTS TOP
Baaje Tori Paayaliya: Divas Of Dance - A Resounding Success!
Baaje Tori Paayaliya: Divas Of Dance - A Resounding Success!


Baaje Tori Paayaliya was an event that uniquely blended the legacy of Vyjayantimala, Padmini, Waheeda Rehman, Hema Malini, Madhuri Dixit, Gopi Krishna, Sandhya, Sridevi, Rekha, Aruna Irani, Helen, Asha Parekh, Aishwarya Rai and Deepika Padukone with live dances and singing, along with narration outlining these wonderful actresses and their achievements. The event was produced by Meena Sundaram with an organizational team including Jawed Wahid, Vijay Kumar and Rajesh Vaidheeswaran and a large group of on-stage performers and back-stage organizers and volunteers.
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Sahana Srinivasan Host A Fundraiser For Ekal Vidyalaya


Sahana Srinivasan, a junior at Lexington High School, in conjunction with the National Honors Society, hosted its first annual fundraiser for Ekal Vidyalaya, entitled Rangeela.
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Sahana Srinivasan Host A Fundraiser For Ekal Vidyalaya
Celebration Of Indian Classical Music At 9th Annual Learnquest Conference
Celebration Of Indian Classical Music At 9th Annual Learnquest Conference


As the weather warms up, heralding the arrival of Spring season, LearnQuest Academy of Music will bring stalwarts of Indian Classical music to Boston from April 16-20 to uplift the hearts and souls of music connoisseurs from all over the United States.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
IAFPE Elects New Executive Committee


IAFPE elected its new Executive Committee for 2014-16 at its General Body Meeting on March 2, 2014 with Anupam Wali as its President.
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IAFPE Elects New Executive Committee
DAWN (Direct Action For Women Now) Engages Young Men To End Violence Against Women
DAWN (Direct Action For Women Now) Engages Young Men To End Violence Against Women


Geeta Aiyer, is the founder of DAWN, whose mission includes addressing gender-based violence through work with men and boys.
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Fun Filled Colorful Musical Holi At Sai Temple


Shri Dwarkamai Vidyapeeth (Sai Temple Billerica) and Sai Temple Northboro ( Shri Gurushthan) are all set to host Holi events this weekend.
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Fun Filled Colorful Musical Holi At Sai Temple
UPCOMING EVENTS TOP
Chalte Chalte: A Tribute To Legendry Meena Kumari
Chalte Chalte:  A Tribute To Legendry Meena Kumari


‘Chalte Chalte’ is a tribute to our legendry actress of Indian cinema featuring some very well renowned local artists, such as Anuradha Palakurthi, Shua A. Khan, Sowmya Shree, Nidhi Tare, Sharanya Sarkar, Salman Wajahat Dar, Mohan Subramaniam, and Sankar Gangaikondan performing Meena Kumari’s most popular songs.
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Mohit Chauhan - Live In Concert


Mohit Chauhan, Indian pop and playback singer, most known for his romantic ballads in Rang de Basant, Jab We Met, Delhi-6...will perform live in Boston on March 23rd.
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Mohit Chauhan - Live In Concert
The Commonwealth Seminar Is Accepting Applications
The Commonwealth Seminar Is Accepting Applications


The Commonwealth Seminar is an intensive training program focused on teaching diverse leaders how the Massachusetts Legislature really works. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 28.
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Raaga-Rang: Journey To The Heart Of Melody!


Raaga-Rang is a unique concert where classical music based popular film music is rendered in an entertaining evening of melodies. The show will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 4pm at National Heritage Museum in Lexington, MA.
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Raaga-Rang:  Journey To The Heart Of Melody!
PEOPLE TOP
Mansee Sangani Crowned Miss India USA 2014
Mansee Sangani Crowned Miss India USA 2014


Mansee Sangani, 21 and previously Miss India New England 2012-13, from Norwood, MA was crowned Miss India USA 2014.
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SCF - TV Asia Applauds Courageous Women On International Women’s Day


13 women - are set to be our Heroes as part of “Shades of Shakti” a partnership venture between T V Asia and Share and Care Foundation in USA. They include Ekata Doshi, Ann Mukherjee, Chanda Zaveri, Shweta Katti and Sneha Singh.
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SCF - TV Asia Applauds Courageous Women On International Women’s Day
For The Love Of Mangos
For The Love Of Mangos


Shefali Lohia is the writer /producer for the short film which is about: Before leaving for graduate school, an Indian-American girl forces her old-fashioned dad to go on an unlikely date, and is in turn forced to go on a date of her own.
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Jeyanthi Ghatraju Receives The US Presidential Service Award


Jeyanthi Ghatraju receives the US Presidential Service Award for 100-plus hours of service recorded in Volunteer Match during 2013.
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Jeyanthi Ghatraju Receives The US Presidential Service Award
CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
What You Need To Know About IRAs
What You Need To Know About IRAs


With higher tax rates expected in the near future, converting all or part of a Traditional IRA to a Roth can provide significant income tax and estate tax savings over time, especially for high income taxpayers. However, there are many factors to consider prior to converting.
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Five Steps To Putting Together Your College List


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.
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Five Steps To Putting Together Your College List
U.S. Expands Investigations Against Offshore Tax Evasion To India
U.S. Expands Investigations Against Offshore Tax Evasion To India


The U.S. has expanded its action against tax cheaters to countries such as India, Israel and Liechtenstein, a top U.S. official told lawmakers. So far, the U.S. action was primarily focused against tax cheaters on Switzerland.
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LIFESTYLE TOP
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including IANH Silver Jubilee Gala, Chalte Chalte, Mohit Chauhan, You Like..You Share.., Atif Alam and Shalmali Kholgade Concert, IITSINE Annual Social, Raaga Rang, Baktha Meera - Harikatha, Din Check, Pandit Jasraj, Sanjay Subramaniam & Yogini Gandhi, Romancing the 70s, Mitte ke Rang and Trichur Brothers.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Kishore Balsara, Abhimanyu Bhargava, Moushami Katragadda and Aashutosh Soni, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Music Review: Gunday

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Priyanka Chopra’s item number, “Asalaam-E-Ishqum,” is a hit! She definitely looks smoking hot in this film.
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Music Review: Gunday
Book Review: Indra’s Net – Defending Hinduism’s Philosophical Unity
Book Review: Indra’s Net – Defending Hinduism’s Philosophical Unity


My faith as “Hindu” is not a part of any competition since Hindu is only a label stamped on me. I belong in the tradition of thinkers who speculated philosophically on the origin of the universe and the role of life in it. Indian God has no translation. It is experienced. “It” simply exists.
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Cartoon: Saadi Ke Side Effects


Is there a reason to go and see this movie?
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Cartoon: Saadi Ke Side Effects
Laugh A While
Laugh A While


Customer service at its best!
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Recipes - Hearty Soups


The winter blues have not gone away but maybe a warm soup can cheer all of us up.
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Recipes - Hearty Soups
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Lobster Claws!
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Thought For The Day


“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ― Mae West.
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Thought For The Day
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