In Conversation With Mazhar Kamran
Mazhar Kamran, noted cinematographer of films like Satya, Kaun, Jhankaar Beats and Masti, has turned director with his film 'Mohandas' which has drawn acclaim and shown at various film festivals. Kamran is a graduate of FTII Pune and IIT Chennai.
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In Conversation With Zain Latif
A financial wiz, Latif finished his MBA at 19 and became VP at Merrill Lynch at the age of 23. He shot to fame with his success in working in Africa. He was executive director at Goldman Sachs before starting his own equity fund TLG capital. He will be in Boston to speak on opportunities in Africa on Feb 24. He talked to Lokvani about the secret to his success.
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In Conversation With Renowned Cardiologist Dr. Enas.A.Enas
Dr. Enas, renowned cardiologist and Director of the CADI Research Foundation is in Boston this weekend to talk on his latest book "How To Beat The Heart Disease Epidemic Among South Asians - A Prevention and Management Guide for Asian Indians and their Doctors". Know what your BMI,HDL and LDL levels mean to your health and your heart.
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In Conversation With Dr. Shrinivas Tilak And Vishal Agarwal
Tilak, an independent researcher who received his PhD in history of religions from Concordia University and Agarwal an ardent student of Hindu Dharma and Indian history discuss the misrepresentations in the book on Hinduism written by University of Chicago Professor, Dr. Wendy Doniger who denigrates and distorts Hinduism. They urge all to sign the petition demanding its withdrawal.
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In Conversation With Shanti Muthu
Celebration for Freedom is a benefit concert on May 8th at the Marlborough Marriott to increase awareness and raise money to abolish the enslavement of children. "Specifically we are fund raising for Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save the Childhood Movement - BBA), a non-profit, grass roots, direct-action people's movement working to end child slavery in India" - Shanti Muthu, a volunteer for the group in Providence, RI.
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In Conversation With Sammir Dattani, Bollywood Actor
Big in Bollywood and a star in the south, Sammir Dattani has delivered hits in Hindi, Karnataka’s Sandalwood cinema, and in Tamil film. After an eight year innings, it looks as though things are going to skyrocket further for Sammir who has been seen on screen in Pyaar Mein Twist, Corporate, and Mukhbiir.
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In Conversation With Dr. Navaratna Rajaram
Dr. Navaratna S. Rajaram is a mathematician and scientist who after more than twenty years as an academic and industrial researcher turned his attention to history and history of science. He has authored several acclaimed books on ancient history including The Deciphered Indus Script (w/ Natwar Jha). He is best known for showing the connections between Vedic Mathematics and Indus archaeology and proposing a decipherment of the 5000 year old Indus script. He spoke to Lokvani about his work and the problems with colonial-Eurocentric approach to studying Indian history.
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In Conversation With Janet Penn, Interfaith Action
Dr. Eboo Patel, Founder and Director of the Interfaith Youth Core, Chicago, IL, Member of President Obama’s Office of Community and Faith-Based Partnerships, has praise for the group Interfaith Action (IFA). Based in Sharon, MA, it is a great example of an organization transforming religious diversity into interfaith cooperation. Janet Penn, Executive Director of IFA speaks about the groups' work.
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In Conversation With Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, Sitar Maestro
The sublime sounds of the sitar transformed the hallowed walls of LearnQuest Academy of Music, Waltham, MA, from May 7-9. The occasion taking place was a three day shibir conducted by Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, one of the most distinguished sitar players today, organized by the Shahid Parvez Khan Academy of Music in collaboration with LearnQuest Academy of Music.
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In Conversation With Deepak Chopra
Called "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine" by Time magazine, Dr. Deepak Chopra was the guest of honor at the Akshaya Patra event. He presented great advice for Indian Americans.
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In Conversation With Sridhar Subramaniam, Author, Are You Listening Prime Minister
The book gives a realistic portrayal of the present day realities in India. Offers some real simple solutions to some of the complex challenges which India is facing today."-Sridhar Subramaniam, author of 'Are you listening, Prime Minister'.
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In Conversation With Sreemoti Mukerjee Roy - Saying It With Flowers
Sreemoti Mukerjee Roy, a Lexington resident looks to the natural setting -- leaves from the yard, a bowl she already has and maybe a unusual accessory along with fresh flowers from local farms -- to fashion floral arrangements that are graceful and attractive.
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