US Ends Automatic Renewal Of Work Permits For Migrants, Indians To Be Hit. [more]

In a remarkable act of community service and generosity, the Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA) – New England and UIANE donated a large quantity of non-perishable food items to the Newton Food Pantry this October 26th. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. [more]

Devotees at the Shirdi Sai Temple were treated to an evening of pure devotion and melody as New England’s celebrated singer Anuradha Palakurthi presented Samarpanam, a soul-stirring devotional concert accompanied by a stellar live orchestra featuring leading musicians from India. [more]

by Madhu Akkihebbal
The alumni of Malnad College of Engineering (MCE), Hassan, Karnataka, a prestigious technical institution, are now spread all over the world and have been making their own contributions in many countries. This year's convention billed as "Milana 2025" was held in Boston, USA on October 11, with great enthusiasm. [more]

AIMM fro SEVA invites you to Donor Appreciation Event and Hé Govind: An Ode to Krishna, a live musical concert which showcases the vocal brilliance of Jayateerth Mevundi and the musical gifts of flutist Pravin Godkhindi on October 31st in Weston, MA. [more]

SAC-MA is having its annual program on Saturday Nov. 1, 2025, at 2 PM, at Om Hindu Community Center, in N. Billerica, MA. [more]

by Amandeep Singh
The 9th South Asian Folk Literature and Oral Poetry Festival was held on Sunday, August 31st as a virtual video meeting. Poets from different South Asian languages and regions presented poems that depicted the season's warmth. Poems included imagery of the shining sun, colorful flowers and green plants, drenching rain, and themes of hope and prayers. [more]

From billion-dollar founders to first-time entrepreneurs, over 450 attendees gathered at the Sheraton Boston Hotel for TiECON East 2025, the region’s premier innovation and entrepreneurship conference, organized by TiE Boston and co-hosted by TiE New York. [more]

Boston’s Indian music community is in for a soulful treat as Sonali’s Music Room presents the legendary Padma Shri awardee and 'Bhajan Samrat' Anup Jalota live in concert on Oct. 31st in Andover, MA. [more]

by Arathi Cowlagi
What began as a promising new partnership has blossomed into one of Worcester's most vibrant and beloved cultural events. On November 2nd, the India Society of Worcester (ISW) and the Worcester Art Museum (WAM) will mark the 10th year of their annual Diwali Community Day celebration. Over the last decade, this collaboration has grown from a single day of programming into an annual cultural fixture, drawing over a thousand plus visitors from the entire Central Massachusetts community. [more]

Eminent Advaita scholars from India are visiting Boston, and an in-depth lecture on Vedanta is organized at the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Ashland, MA, on November 2nd, Sunday, from 3-9 PM. [more]

Tulsi Damodara Vivah, Samuhika Sri Satyanarayana Swami Vrat Katha, Krithika Nakshatram and Sankastha Hara Chaturthi at NESSP. [more]

Diwali Gala, Double Play Concerts, Thinking Deeply- Living Intentionally and Trinidad-Tobago at Chinmaya Maruti Boston. [more]

TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival of Dance by Jayshree Bala Rajamani will be held on Saturday, November 8th from 3 - 7pm at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA. [more]

Shadaj presents Saurabh Kadgaonkar (Vocal) with Bharat Kamat (Tabla) and Amey Bichu (Harmonium) Live in Concert on Nov. 8th in Lexington, MA. [more]

MIT Swara presents a special Carnatic Vocal Concert commemorating the 80th Birth Anniversary of Vidwan TV Sankaranarayanan and 50 years of his US Concert Tour featuring TVS Mahadevan - Vocal (Son of Vidwan TV Sankaranarayanan), Alankode VS Gokul - Violin and Sai Raghavan - Mridangam on Nov. 8th at MIT. [more]

by Jeyanthi Ghatraju and Siva Santhanakrishnan
Natya Circle of New England is excited to welcome you to the inauguration of our monthly in-person series of dance performances aimed at providing a platform for local dance students to further their journey in dance on Nov. 16th at OMHCC featurig Anwitha Alla, Rianna Ashly, Ryana Popli, Dhruti Kondamareddy, Tanmayee Patil, and Shruti Lakshmi Narayan. [more]

Upcoming events at ISW include Chess, Understanding Breast & Ovarian Cancer, Diwali Lakshmi Puja, Celebrating 10 year Diwali partnership with WAM and Diwali Cultural Show. [more]

Shriya Dave's Arangetram was a radiant celebration of tradition, devotion, and blossoming artistry, a culmination of a decade-long journey marked by grace, rigor, and reverence. As a disciple of Guru Smt. Preethi Ramesh, Shriya graced the stage with elegance, poise, and a radiance that captivated the audience from the very first moment. [more]

by Meena Subramanyam
Recently I had the privilege of attending the stellar debutante performance of Ananya Chandramurthy, all of 11 years of age, at the Norwood High School Auditorium in Massachusetts. What captivated my attention about the young dancer on stage was her impeccable araimandi (half-sitting) posture, her well-coordinated hand and eye movements, her angha shuddam (placement of limbs), and the graceful execution of the adavus (steps) with precision. [more]

Americans4Hindus, a national organization dedicated to protecting civil rights, promoting Hindu representation and empowering the Hindu American community Politically, proudly announced the launch of its newest chapter in Massachusetts on October 25, 2025. The chapter will be led by Dr. Lakshmi Thalanki, who has been unanimously appointed as the President. [more]

Boston Bhangra Announces Teams for 2025 Competition: Apna Bhangra Crew, Baaghi, CMU Bhangra, Furteelay Shokeen, Khirre Phul Gulab De, Legacy, Putt Sardaraan De, Saanjhe, The Raniyaan, Vakhri Taur Diyan , and Virsa, which will be held on November 15th. [more]

You were my loving younger brother
Yet you were really wise beyond time
You turned my every doubt into strength
That made your spirit unabridged... [more]

Under the OBBBA, for 2025 through 2029, the SALT deduction limit increases from $10,000 to $40,000 (or $20,000 for separate filers) with 1% annual inflation adjustments. So, for 2026, the cap will be $40,400 ($20,200 for separate filers). [more]

by Indrajeet
Breathe in nicely, we often forget,
To set the quiet rhythm for vibrant life
Each breath is a life, a pulse, a flame
Till one day, nothing feels the same... [more]

by Pt. Mukesh Sharma Ji
Once the glow of Diwali begins to wane, Indian homes across the world light up once more—this time to celebrate Bhaubeej, also known as Bhai Dooj or Bhai Bij, the festival that honors the cherished bond between brothers and sisters. Bhaubeej symbolizes love, protection, and divine blessing—a celebration of how family ties can transcend even the boundaries of life and death. It serves as a reminder that loving bonds and prayers rooted in love are among life’s most powerful protections. [more]

Jafar Panahi’s latest film IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT has been nominated for 3 Gotham Awards including Best International Film, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. After winning the top award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the acclaimed film also was selected as an official Academy Award entry for the Best International Film category. [more]

Why did the teacher go to the eye doctor? She was missing a pupil. [more]

Nature's geometry design. [more]

“Keep your face towards the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you.” —Walt Whitman. [more]