United States is the sixth-most generous country in the world. U.S. donors gave nearly $560 billion to charity in 2023, with 67% of the funds coming directly from individuals, according to the Giving USA. Among most charitable states, New England states are Maine (#4), New Hampshire (#24), Vermont ($26), Massachusetts (#30), Connecticut (#31) and Rhode Island (#47). [more]

*Mann ke Andar*, a soul-stirring spiritual song on inner engineering and self-inquiry, has captivated audiences, crossing 100K views in just four days since its release. "Created by Parveen Minocha under Noetic Nook, LLC, and inspired by the spiritual guidance of her father and guru, Shri Om Prakash Bindra, Mann ke Andar delves into the journey within, exploring themes of self-discovery and personal evolution." [more]

The summer of 2024 has been a busy one for Abhyaas School of Music. The school has been offering a variety of programs customizing and catering to the individual needs and requirements of each student in the school. This year there were three types of programs that were presented by the students of Abhyaas - Semi Formal Recital, Formal Recital and Arangetram - each category offering varying levels of complexities and nuances. The founder- director of Abhyaas is Smt. Aparna Balaji. [more]

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa to turn producers. [more]

by Suryaa Ramaswamy
Expressions of India, hosted by the Lasya School of Dance as part of their 20th anniversary celebration series, offered the Massachusetts community a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Indian classical dance forms. [more]

by Geetha Patil
The United India Association of New England Inc. (UIANE) organized a grand program of Deepavali, the festival of lights at Newton South High School, Newton, MA on November 3, 2024, afternoon with a gallery full of enthusiastic spectators and many talented performers. [more]

The India Society of Worcester (ISW) invites everyone to celebrate Diwali at its annual Diwali Cultural Celebration on November 16, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. This lively event will showcase traditional Indian performances, festive activities, and authentic cuisine, capturing the joy of Diwali. [more]

Tulsi Vivah and Diwali Appreciation Dinner at Satsang Center. [more]

South Asian Poets of New England's Fall meeting will be held on Nov. 17th. The theme of this meeting is 'Voice of the People'. [more]

by Jaya Asthana
Come listen to a seminar on "Women in Ramayan", hosted by Hindu Women's Network featuring Sushree Bhanumati Narasimhan, Dr. Archana Shyamsundar, Shri Kartik Shyamsundar, and Smt. Vallabha Tantry on Nov. 17th. [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya presents Ekal Dance Deewane commpetition on November 23rd. [more]

The 21st annual Boston Bhangra Competition will take place on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 at the world renowned Strand Theatre. Boston Bhangra will host some of the best bhangra teams from North America who will compete to be crowned the Boston Bhangra Champions! The last 20 years of the show have been very successful with strong support from sponsors and has sold out with an attendance of 1,400 people! [more]

UIANE presents Tauba Tauba New Year 2025 Celebration at Crowne Plaza, Woburn, MA. [more]

Karthika Pournami & Karthika Rudrabhishekams ay NESSP. [more]

Kartika Purnima. Satyanarayana Puja,and Krishna Kali Abhishekam at Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham, Burlington, MA. [more]

by Sonali Tambe
On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, the stage of Scottish Rite 'Masonic Museum in Lexington, MA, will resonate with enchanting melodies, captivating performances, and opportunities for audiences from all walks of life to immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of Indian classical music.' [more]

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, announces scholarship program for Diaspora Children for undergraduate and medical courses. [more]

Java Joshi makes New England proud by getting invited to exhibit her work at one the world's most prestigious art venues - The Louvre in Paris. [more]

Boston Bhangra, North America’s largest independent Indian dance competition, has announced the teams for the 2024 contest. The celebration of northern Indian dance and culture will feature ten teams from the US and Canada. Each team will have one chance to wow the judges November 23, 2024, at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester. [more]

by Mangai Sundaram
The results of this election suggest we've prioritized economic relief. But how can we ensure this relief is sustainable? I believe long-term economic success hinges on the advancement of social systems, racial equity, and gender fairness. As you read this piece, please consider how we can safeguard our institutions—they're the foundation of America and our economy. [more]

by Sudhir Parikh
Posture, Pranayam, Prasannata, Ekagrata and Ekatmata for the essence of Yoga Sadhana. [more]

Fusion mexican! [more]

How do you make kids laugh? [more]

Can you guess which country is this photo? [more]

Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.” – Walt Whitman. [more]