"Wishing you a meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Day as we honor his legacy of equality and justice for all." [more]

IAGB is hosting the 76th Republic Day celebrations at the Burlington High School in Burlington, MA on Jan 25. The competitions start at 12:30 pm which the cultural showcase is on at 3:00 pm. President Tanu Phoenix, Vice President Nilesh Aggarwal, Secretary Manish Bhowmik and Treasurer Deepak Garg, talked to Lokvani about the program. [more]

The 17th LearnQuest Music Festival will be held from April 18-20, 2025 featuring leading Carnatic and Hindustani classical music artists. [more]

The critically acclaimed crime thriller SANTOSH has now earned a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Written and directed by Sandhya Suri, the award-winning film is also on the Oscar shortlist for Best International Feature Film. [more]

by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
The National Diabetes Statistics Report of 2021 stated that 29.7 million people of all age or 8.9% of the U.S. population had diagnosed diabetes. Consuming a diet that contains a range of vegetables and some antioxidants can benefit anyone’s health especially for people with type 2 diabetes. [more]

by Geetha Patil
The Shivalaya Temple of Greater Boston, MA celebrated Lohri, India’s rich harvest festival with great pomp and energy in the new calendar year on Jan. 13th evening with hundreds of devotes. This festival begins the year’s festivities with a tribute to the farmers for their hard toil and labor that enables us to live prosperous lives. [more]

Join our Kashmir Remembrance event on January 19th in memory of the tragic 1990 Exodus starting with a Shiva Vandana, an audio-visual presentation on Kashmir’s history, and a panel discussion with Kashmiri Hindus sharing personal experiences, followed by an interactive Q&A session. [more]

Join us for free yoga classes on Zoom every Sunday and Wednesday evening. [more]

A great opportunity for women to connect with their inner spiritual self and rejuvenate! Lead by Dr. Shashi Dwarkanath - Friday Jan. 24 6 pm - Sat. Jan 25th - 6 pm. [more]

Satsang Ceneter and Gayatri Pariwar invites you to celebrate Vasant Panchami on February 1st. [more]

by Rajesh Khare
The India Society of Worcester (ISW) is excited to announce its annual Harvest Festival, a grand celebration of India’s diverse regional harvest traditions. The event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Saint John's High School Auditorium, 378 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA. [more]

The 16th annual South Asian Showdown Competition will take place on Saturday, March 1st at the world renowned Strand Theatre. [more]

Hindu Heritage Day was started in 1997 as a way to celebrate our great Hindu Culture and Heritage. Since then, it has grown to include something for everyone, young, old and young at heart. This year, Hindu Heritage Day will be celebrated on May 10, starting at 3 PM, in Marlborough Middle School, Marlborough, MA. [more]

The Winchester Public Library is currently hosting an art exhibition of products designed by Ratna Dalal. [more]

by Jyoti Sharma
Dr. Mathur was an accomplished Hindustani flautist and a passionate advocate for Indian Classical Music (ICM). His dedication to nurturing and promoting ICM from the early 1980s to the late 1990s was instrumental in establishing of KHMC and a vibrant music culture in the region. [more]

Apply for a merit based scholarship for Hindu students graduating from High School in 2025. [more]

Balaji Radakrishnan – President, Manoj Chourasia - Vice-President, Tej Dhakar – Secretary, and Anand Thippeswamy – Treasurer, were elected as Executive Committee members of the IANH at their Annual General Body Meeting. [more]

Eat Nuts every day
They are good for body
To stay hale and healthy
Use them everywhere... [more]

This Perspective is a reflection that weaves together Dr. Vivek Murthy’s personal and professional experiences having spent a majority of the last ten years as our nation’s Surgeon General. In this document, Dr. Murthy describes a number of concepts, including success, fulfillment, community, relationships, meaning, purpose, and more. [more]

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

by Geetha Patil
Mint Cilantro Chutney to store and use over time! [more]

by Madhumati Tyagi
This is flavorful Ginger-Carrot soup. With a touch of spice and a hint of warming ginger, it is the perfect balance of savory and sweet. This diabetes-friendly recipe would pair well with Almond flour roti or low GI rice and Dal. [more]