In Conversation With Raj Bhakta
“I am very inspired by the accomplishments of the South Asian community,“ says Raj Bhakta, a candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania's 13th District. A graduate from Boston College, Bhakta spoke to Lokvani about his campaign.
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In Conversation With Mata Amritanandamayi (AMMA)
“The root of all the problems today is ego. One should be flexible like water which can adjust its shape to any vessel. But people have become like ice which is very difficult to penetrate,” says Mata Amritanandamayi (AMMA) who hugged thousands of devotees gathered at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center in Marlborough, MA.
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In Conversation With Himesh Reshammiya
“The response for the Aap Ka Suroor concert has been overwhelming. Attendance at different US cities has been in record numbers,” says this award winning director/singer. He spoke to Lokvani about his life, his music and the show coming to Boston on Sept 3 that includes Saregamapa winners Vinit and Himani, Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant and Alisha Chinoy of “Kajra Re” fame.
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In Conversation With Vineet And Himani
Just 17, these Sa Re Ga Ma Pa finalists have become singing sensations. They talked to Lokvani about their journey to fame and how this contest has transformed their lives.
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In Conversation With Aravinda Pillalamarri
Jeevan Saathi Aravinda Pillalamarri has been working with AID since 1995 and has played a key role in expanding AID's vision and mission. The famous movie Swades was inspired by the work of Aravinda and her husband Ravi. Aravinda, who lived in the Boston area for many years, spoke to Lokvani about her life and her work.
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In Conversation With Dr. Hope Fitz
"Never has there been a time when ahimsa (non-violence) was needed more than it is today," says Dr. Fitz, who is the Director of the Peace and Human Rights Committee at Eastern Connecticut State University. She spoke to Lokvani about the origin of the concept of "Ahimsa", its development over time and its relevance in the modern context.
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In Conversation With Ashank Desai
Founder and Chairman of MASTEK Inc., a $160 Million IT services company, Desai is currently the Conference Chair for the PAN IIT 2006 Conference to be held in Mumbai on Dec 23. He spoke to Lokvani about some of the unique features of this star-studded conference.
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In Conversation With Arvind Kejriwal
“RTI brings a ray of hope to many people who had become cynical and believed that nothing could be done to remove corruption and bring good governance in India,” says Ramon Magsaysay Emergent Leadership award winner Arvind Kejriwal, whose work has enabled the poorest citizens to fight corruption.
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In Conversation With Prema Pandurang
Professor Prema Pandurang who is on a Dharma Prasar Yatra was featured this week on NBC’s Today show. She spoke to Lokvani about her unique career and the vital importance for Indian American youth to find their roots.
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In Conversation With Zila Khan
"Sufism is about understanding the other person's point of view," says Zila Khan who is a rising star in the world of Sufi music. Daughter of the legendary Sitar Maestro Ustad Vilayat Khan, she talked to Lokvani about her life and her music.
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In Conversation With Lakshmi Narayan And Maianna Von Hipppel
"We believe in our product and we hope not only to promote but help in preserving this beautiful art of the Lambanis through our company Village India Arts, Inc." - Founders Lakshmi Narayan and Maianna Von Hippel.
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