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Happy Holi.
Hari K Ravichandran and Ashish Pandey named among the most powerful US CEOs under 40. [more]
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Lokvani Talks To Raghu Appasani Of MINDS Foundation |
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(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. [more] |
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. [more] |
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Bollywood Baatein |
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(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". [more] |
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. [more] |
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Ekal Vidyalaya’s IndiArt Contest Connects Kids With Rural India |
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(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... [more] |
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. [more]
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Baaje Tori Paayaliya: Divas Of Dance - A Resounding Success! |
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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. [more]
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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. [more]
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Celebration Of Indian Classical Music At 9th Annual Learnquest Conference |
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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. [more]
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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. [more]
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DAWN (Direct Action For Women Now) Engages Young Men To End Violence Against Women |
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Geeta Aiyer, is the founder of DAWN, whose mission includes addressing gender-based violence through work with men and boys. [more]
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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. [more]
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Chalte Chalte: A Tribute To Legendry Meena Kumari |
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‘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. [more]
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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. [more]
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The Commonwealth Seminar Is Accepting Applications |
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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. [more]
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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. [more]
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Mansee Sangani Crowned Miss India USA 2014 |
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Mansee Sangani, 21 and previously Miss India New England 2012-13, from Norwood, MA was crowned Miss India USA 2014. [more]
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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. [more]
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For The Love Of Mangos |
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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. [more]
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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. [more]
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What You Need To Know About IRAs |
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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. [more]
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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. [more]
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U.S. Expands Investigations Against Offshore Tax Evasion To India |
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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. [more]
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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. [more]
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For The Mathematically Inclined |
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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! [more]
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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. [more] |
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Book Review: Indra’s Net – Defending Hinduism’s Philosophical Unity |
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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. [more]
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Cartoon: Saadi Ke Side Effects |
Is there a reason to go and see this movie? [more]
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Laugh A While |
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Customer service at its best! [more]
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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. [more]
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Picture Of The Fortnight |
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Lobster Claws! [more]
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Thought For The Day |
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
― Mae West. [more]
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