Congratulations to all the Graduates!

Paying cops costs a lot of paper money to cash-strapped cities, but officials in Bangalore, India think they've found a cheaper alternative. The Cardboard cop? [more]

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Gaugarin Oliver is a long time TiE-Boston Charter Member, an active Angel investor, startup mentor and has successfully taken 3 startup companies and 2 new business initiatives to market. He has also run large, successful, growth businesses within big corporations. He has recently taken over as TiE-Boston President. [more]

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Paresh Motiwala is the founder of New Gurukul, an Institute for teaching Soft Skills. He teaches public speaking to children and adults, both local and international. He talks to Lokvani about the art of public speaking. [more]

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

Aishwarya Rai's glittering gold attire teamed with bold red lips at the red carpet of the 67th Cannes International Film Festival, left her husband and actor Abhishek Bachchan's "eyes wide open". [more]

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"Expectations are high and we the NRIs can play a significant role in realization of Prime Minister Narendra Bhai’s vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' (One India, Best India)” says Mukesh Chatter, a leading entrepreneur in the Boston area. [more]

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A unique Bharatanatyam presentation of the Ramayana held the audience spellbound for a whole hour and half as Amudha Pazhanisamy presented the Ramayana to the accompaniment of an ensemble with young artists Swathi, Bhavna, Kavita, Prayuth, Ajay R. and Ajay K. [more]

Taniya Nayak is a host and interior designer on HGTV and a featured designer on Food Network's Restaurant Impossible. A native of India, this Boston-based designer is known for designing many of New England’s hottest restaurants and lounges. Her latest projects include the restaurants Abby Lane and Back Bay Harry’s in Boston. [more]

On May 10th, the Elks Lodge in Natick was treated to a blast from the past, romancing the 70s. Picture a great hall, with a stage and a dance floor, complete with a bar in swinging 70s decor. [more]

“Watching a Mohiniyattam performance requires patience” said the danseuse introducing the performance. But, to the true Rasika, the performance unfolded like a spectacular sunrise, slow and breathtaking. With bated breath I waited for the next petal to unfurl, the next pearl to shine. [more]

Sree Vijaya Durga Kali Temple Burlington, MA, celebrated Sree Chhinnamasta Jogini Maa and Sree Sheetala Maa pratishta mahotsab mela with great zeal and fervor on May 10th. [more]

The NETSAP featuring The panelists included Mr. Ramesh Advani (public policy & finance), Dr. Pravin Chaturvedi (entrepreneurship & life sciences), Dr. Sucheta Doshi (medicine & public health), Ms. Sa’adiyah Masoud (law) & Dr. Anil Saigal (academia & engineering) provided great insights about life in different industries. [more]

The South Asian studies at Harvard University was reverberating with echoes of poets from different regions of South Asia reciting their poetry in this annual meet. In its 18th year, this event has been attracting poetic talents and wonderful pieces of poetry from diverse regions of South Asia. [more]

Bharathi Vidyashram, the cultural education wing of the Hindu Temple of New Hampshire, Nashua, NH, celebrated its third annual day in a grand manner on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at the Temple premises. [more]

Last weekend I had the great privilege of participating in this 4th Annual exquisite event of 24 hour long unbroken parayan(devotional reading) of Sri Ramcharit Manas written by none other than Sri Tulsidas. [more]

Over 800 people from throughout New England enjoyed a relaxing and rejuvenating day of yoga at the 6th NH Yoga for Peace on Saturday, May 10, 2014. [more]

Organized at the Sri Lakshmi Temple of Ashland, Massachusetts, Sri Ramacharitmanas Akhanda Parayana was initiated on the auspicious sixth day of Navratri on April 5 and concluded with aarti and mahaprasad on April 6, 2014. [more]

Come and attend one of the largest events in New England - the Hindu Heritage Day and Grand Mela. The event will be held on Saturday May 24th at the Marlborough Middle School, Marlborough, MA. [more]

New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar Cordially invites you to Annual Sai Palkhi Utsav Starting on Saturday May 24th, 2014 Please join us for our 8th Annual Palkhi Utsav. Immerse yourself in joy and happiness. [more]

A new Shri Sai Chavadi is having an opening ceremony during the Memorial Day weekend of May 24th – May 26th 2014 in Canton, MA. The name of the temple is significant to Shirdi Sai devotees. [more]

Come experience “Harmony in Relationships” on Tuesday, May 27, in a unique program with dance, music, words of wisdom, candle lighting, meditation, and refreshments. We will explore how we maintain loving and compassionate feelings for all. The local Brahma Kumaris are hosting it in Shrewsbury, MA from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. [more]

TiECON East, the largest startup conference on the East Coast, to be held on May 29-30 in Cambridge, MA will bring together entrepreneurs and startups from different sectors to network, get inspired, learn, and find mentors. Limited registrations available at a special discounted rate of $149. [more]

We invite you and your family to participate in Ekal Vidyalaya's Annual Fundraising Charity Concert/Musical Evening to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 5 to10 PM at Demetri’s Function Facility in Foxboro, MA. [more]

Brahmotsavam is one of the most important celebrations for Sri Venkateswara. Sri Lakshmi temple will celebrate the festival from Thursday May 29 to Sunday June 08, 2014. Devotees are invited to participate. [more]

Amita Gupta, MIT 2015, majoring in Chemical Engineering was the awarded the 2014 Amgen UROP Scholarship.The 2014 MIT cohort selected for this summer is comprised of 25 students – 10 MIT undergraduates and 15 visiting undergraduates – who will do research with MIT faculty members in fields such as neuroscience, cancer biology, and tissue engineering. [more]

This article commemorates Sri “Thiruppugazh” Raghavan (Sept 4, 1928-May 17, 2013), who started a popular movement in India in the mid 1950’s to spread the message of love, brotherhood, unity and self-discipline through the medium of music. [more]

From June 1– 21, the American Indian Foundation (AIF) will be launching its AIF New England Challenge to crowdfund for its LAMP Program! The campaign will support the education of 300 migrant children for one year. [more]

Of all the things an entrepreneur thinks about, exiting the business isn’t usually top of the list. Yet without a formal succession or transition plan, a closely held business risks not only its longevity, but also its bottom line. That’s because a lot can happen along the way that can trigger a need to hand over the business before an owner may be ready to do so. [more]

What are you doing this summer? Perhaps you’re scooping ice cream – or traveling abroad on a community service trip. Or maybe you’re taking a class at a community college to explore an academic interest (which will look great on your college applications!). [more]

The Share and Care Foundation, joined by TV Asia presented an evening of speakers and dialogue to celebrate the launch of the initiative to “Inspire Change and Empower Women.” Major personalities from Bollywood joined media giants and public officials to celebrate the launch of the program. [more]

The Embassy of India in the USA has awarded the new contract for providing Visa/OCI/PIO/Renunciation of Indian Citizenship Certificate application support services to the Cox & Kings Global Services Pvt. Ltd., to be operational from May 21st, 2014. Please read to understand the VISA service details. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Kiran Nath's Shaam-E-Ghazal.. [more]

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

Exit poll predictions are never right! [more]

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Here are the latest tracks of the week – no surprise that “Baby Doll” still tops the charts! Don’t forget to listen to music from Holiday, Kaanchi, Ek Villain, and 2 States. You can forget about listening to the Fugly soundtrack – pretty much a waste of time! [more]

English Vinglish: It's so hot! Please on the fan no. [more]

Spring had arrived and with it comes a stroll in the garden with a cup of chai and home made crunchies! [more]

Amber fort - some glimpses! [more]

You are all Buddhas. There is nothing that you need to achieve. Just open your eyes. -- Gautama Siddhartha. [more]