Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Thanksgiving! [more]

Vision-Aid, a Lexington, MA based non-profit focused on Enabling, Educating and Empowering the visually impaired, has received the “Non-Profit Organization of the Year” award at the 2024 New England Choice Awards for its work supporting, motivating, and mobilizing preeminent Eye Hospitals, Blind Schools, Vision Professionals, Technology innovators, Governments and Non-Governmental Organizations serving the visually impaired from under-privileged segments of Indian society. [more]

Amitabh Bachchan reacts to reports about his family amid rumors of Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai divorce. [more]

by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Go for regular A1C tests, keep your blood pressure below 140/90 mm Hg, control your cholesterol levels, and stop smoking or do not start. [more]

by Geetha Patil
The Shivalaya Temple of Greater Boston celebrated the festival of Ma Tulsi Vivah on November 13, 2024 evening with great enthusiasm and devotion with hall full of devotees. The marriage ceremony between the holy Tulsi plant and Lord Vishnu/Lord Krishna/Saligram is not just a festival but also a celebration of love, devotion, and faith. [more]

Kaal Bhairav Jayanti and Bhagvan Sri Sathya Baba Birthday at Satsang Center. [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]

Braj Mandir will be celebrating Thanksgiving with Kirtan, Arati and Potluck Prasadam on THursday, Nov. 28th at 4:30 pm. [more]

Join us for an enchanting evening of live musical performances at the Sewa Boston Gala Fundraiser, "Sound of Giving" on December 7th in Framingham, MA. The event will feature breathtaking performances by renowned artists including Sankar Gangaikondan, Raghu Saranathan, Sharanya Sarkar Verma, and Meena Sundaram. [more]

UIANE presents Tauba Tauba New Year 2025 Celebration at Crowne Plaza, Woburn, 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]

Ayush Noori (Harvard), Anushka Nair (MIT), Aneesh Muppidi (Harvard), and Om Gandhi (UPenn) among those named 2025 Rhodes Scholars. [more]

by Ramatchandiran Krishnaswamy
Bharatnatyam is a symbol of beauty and aesthetic perfection. As a philosophy, it is a search of the human soul for perfection and as poetry, it is a symbol of rhythmic lyricism. This is exactly what we witnessed on October 27, 2024 at the Vijayadashami program by students of Natyanjali School of dance, that presented the Salangai pooja of Archana Selvaraj. [more]

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

by Jeyanthi Ghatraju
in thought, word and deed that has dedicated their life to a passion that they share. New England dance community and connoisseurs of the art of Bharatanatyam hosted this special dancing duo, Sneha Narayan and Yogesh Kumar from Bengaluru for a week in October to teach Bharatanatyam workshops and perform. [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]

Everyone wishes to know his/her risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) better and 10 years in advance, which, may help him/her receive preventive care or treatment earlier to reduce CVD risks. Various symptoms and new tests can predict risk of heart disease beginning 10 years younger than before and estimates someone’s risk of total heart disease, which includes heart failure, in addition to heart attack and stroke. It also includes a measure of kidney health, which has been recognized more recently as an important risk factor for heart disease that can be managed and treated to improve health outcomes. [more]

Whether it's setting clear financial goals, budgeting for success, or mastering cash flow management, these practices are the foundation for building a sustainable and scalable business. By aligning your personal and professional financial goals, you can make informed decisions that support both your business growth and personal well-being, leading to long-term success. [more]

Here are 5 tips to adapt to changes that not only benefit you in the long run but also those you love and care for. [more]

by Madhumati Tyagi
Sweet Potato Kheer as an offering for the puja alongside pumpkin vegetable and Puris. This rich and delectable Kheer is easy to make and is a great way to enjoy healthy treat this time of the year. [more]

Life seems like a yarn roll
With more and more tangle
Many times in our life journey
We pull and push some knots
Harder or softer to resolve wrangles... [more]

Here are two problems for one and all! [more]