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

Lokvani talks to Girish Mehta of Indian Circle for Caring (ICC). They will be presenting Brown Heart Documentary on Aug. 23rd and 24th featuring very important information on heart health for South Asians who are at the greatest risk for heart attacks. [more]

The Foundation of Indian-Americans – New England (FIA-NE) has officially announced that Bollywood actor, filmmaker, and author Jugal Hansraj will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 4th International India Day Parade, taking place on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the historic Boston Harbor. [more]

This year, Rakhi will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9, 2025, with the auspicious period for tying the Rakhi being 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM. The festival is also called as Rakhi Poornima, Nariyal Poornima and Kajari Poornima in different states and is celebrated differently. It also coincides with Upa-karma (changing the sacred thread for the brahmins, Avani Avittom in South India). [more]

by Sunil Kumar D. and Madhumati Tyagi
Honey/Madhu is considered a valuable substance with potential benefits for the treatment of various diseases and ailment due to its antioxidant and other properties. It is used for both internal and external applications. Honey acts as a transporter (Anupana) for other healing substances, drawing them deeper into the tissues and enhancing their potency. [more]

IANH hosted its 2025 Vasant Festival at Nashua High School North. The event attracted over 900 people including many vendors and participants. The festival showcased the talents of the Indian American community in all creative forms - dance, music and art. The event was held in competitive as well as non-competitive formats. [more]

JCHYK and CHYSK Retreats, Devi Retreat, Earth Focused Retreat, Bala Vihar Registration at Chinmaya Mission Boston. [more]

Satsang Center invites your to Rudrashatak - Ramayan by Shri Sharadbhai Vyas from Aug. 7-9, 2025. [more]

Brahmotsavam Festival 2025 will be celebrated at the Sri Lakshmi Temple from August 7-17, 2025. [more]

Sravana Masam, Krishna Astami and Ganesh Chaturthi at Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham in Burlington, MA. [more]

The India Society of Worcester (ISW) proudly presents India Day 2025, a flagship free event recognizing 62 years of cultural pride, community service, and unity. This signature event will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 12 PM to 7 PM at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. [more]

VHPA Vivekananada Family Camp in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire from Aug. 10-16, 2025. [more]

As India celebrates its 78th year of independence, the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) invites you to be part of one of New England’s most iconic cultural celebrations – India Day 2025, happening on Saturday, August 16th from 3:00–7:00 PM at The Hatch Shell. [more]

United India Association of New England invites you to celebrate Spirit of India on August 17th in Medford, MA. [more]

Indian Circle for Caring invites you to a FREE live screening of The Brown Heart at four locations in Greater Boston area on Saturday August 23rd and Sunday August 24th. The Brown Heart is a groundbreaking documentary that directly addresses Heart Disease health crisis, making its in-person screening especially important for the South Asian community. [more]

TiE Boston, one of the region’s most impactful nonprofit organizations supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, announced its annual TiECON East 2025, the largest entrepreneurial conference in Boston, to be held on September 26, 2025, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston. The conference is co-hosted by TiE New York this year. [more]

by Amrutha Ananth
On a warm July evening at Nashua High School North Auditorium, Varaliikaa Satheesh, student of Acharya Aishwarya Balasubramanian (Arpanam Academy of Bharatanatyam), made her debut with quiet confidence and remarkable grace. What unfolded was more than movement—it was a confluence of rhythm and feeling, where each gesture bridged tradition and individuality. [more]

The TYE Entrepreneurship Academy is a global program dedicated to fostering future generations of industry leaders by teaching high school students the rewards and challenges of becoming an entrepreneur. During the program, student teams utilize modern skills and tools to build a concept using customer feedback, iteration, and lightweight business models. [more]

Ekal USA invites college students passionate about healthcare and service to apply for the Ekal Medical Winter Internship, a 3-week immersive program in rural India from Dec 27, 2025 – Jan 19, 2026. [more]

Kanan Sachdeva, Founder and CEO of Forest Wealth and Insurance, has been recognized on the Forbes 2025 Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list, marking her third consecutive year of this accomplishment affirming her position as a leading expert in the industry. [more]

My dear cherished brother
You mean a special gift for me
Your heart loves me unselfishly
All the time you let me know
From deep down your heart
How much you really care... [more]

by Madhumati Tyagi and Sunil Kumar D.
Our body naturally adapts itself to the seasonal changes to remain healthy, fit, and free of illnesses, when we follow Ritucharya or seasonal routine by aligning slightly our Prakriti with each seasonal switch you will stay healthy, live longer, and have more strength. [more]

The festival of 'Raksha Bandhan' started from the day when... [more]

Summer is the time for pickles. [more]

Arty Jokes. [more]

Night or Day - hard to say. [more]

We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech and earnestness in action." "When there is oppression, the only self-respecting thing is to rise and say this shall cease today because my right is justice. [more]