In Conversation With Kumkum Sanyal
Mrs. Kumkum Sanyal, a Hindustani vocalist has been a Boston area resident for almost a decade. She has won recognition not only as a versatile performer but has made her mark as a teacher who trains with rigor and sets high expectations for her students.
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In Conversation With Pashington Obeng
In 1998, Pashinton Obeng, a Professor who teaches Africana studies at Wellesley and at Harvard traveled to India to spend time in a monastery at the Syrian Orthodox Church in Cochin, Kerala.
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In Conversation With Ben Zander, Ms. Kurkowicz And Shirish Korde
Need a gentle introduction to Western classical? "Boston Philharmonics' Svara Yantra, a blend of Raga Misra Pilu and Kerwani with western elements may be the answer," says Maestro Zander, the conductor who is delighted to conduct the piece composed by Prof. Shirish Korde.Shows are on Oct 18,20 & 21.
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In Conversation With Shula Reinharz
Tiger by the Tail! features work by three generations of Indian artists who have been active from the 1970’s into the first decade of the twenty-first century. Working in a variety of media – painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video, and installation – the artists explore the cultural specificity around the issues of feminism, gender, sexuality, and the representation of the female. Shula Reinharz, Director of the Women's Studies Research Center (WSRC) at Brandeis University, talks about the event and the issues.
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In Conversation With Siddhartha Misra
“I think my ethnicity is a novelty more than a hindrance. My voice is a distinct product of my genes and I think that provides for an interesting sound,” says Siddhartha Misra, son of Dr. Bijoy Misra, who is pursuing a master's degree in opera. He talked to Lokvani about his unusual career choice and his hopes for a future as a tenor. Click here to listen to Misra
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In Conversation With Subramanian Swamy
"I would urge NRIs to convince the Acharyas who come to speak to you to find a way to campaign for the abolition of the caste system," says Harvard economics professor and politician, Swamy who is determined to catalyze the movement to usher a Hindu renaissance. He talked to Lokvani about his work and his new book 'Hindus Under Siege'.
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In Conversation With Dr Sanjeev Arora
Dr Sanjeev Arora is the Director of Project ‘Echo’, an innovative medical delivery concept, that has been selected in the 10 best (out of 307 entries) for innovations in medical delivery in the Changemakers competition. Only the top three will win the award. To enable him to win this award, people have to vote for his project on the internet. Cast your vote for this outstanding medical innovation that will transform rural health care in India and elsewhere.Deadline is August 29th so time is of the essence.
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In Conversation With Vani Manchanda
“This statue for me holds immense value because Gandhi ji holds a torch to a bright and peaceful future. My purpose in starting this foundation is to make people (young and old) understand Gandhi ji's gifts to the world,” says Vani. Only 17 years old, she has taken on the challenge of collecting $218,000 to prevent the bank’s takeover of the statue. Vani is the daughter of Veena and Vivek Manchanda of Natick MA. She talked to Lokvani about her accomplishments, the challenges she has faced and her vision for the future.
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