Here are 7 Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Individuals and Tax-Saving Moves Businesses Should Consider Before Year End. [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya hosted, Dance Deewane, a dance competition on Nov 23, 2024 at the Melrose Memorial Hall. The purpose of this event was to bring a tribe of passionate dancers together and provide a platform where their art and talent can have a purpose. 284 participants took part in the competition. Manju Sheth and the Women Who Win team released their “Girls Who Win” book at this event. Ekal supporters, Vandana and Vivek Sharma were chief guests for the event. [more]

If you love dance or Bhangra, Boston was the place to be on November 23rd, 2024! Boston Bhangra Inc. hosted their 21st annual Boston Bhangra Competition on Saturday, at the Strand Theatre in Boston with a capacity over 1,200 people! The winners were: Furteelay Shakeen, Rangla Punjab, and Nachdi Jawani Diyan Mutuyaran. [more]

by Vijay Kumar
The double-header at the Diamond School, Lexington on Sunday Nov. 17th was not what I had anticipated. The roster boasted some well-known names — Ajay Jain, Ajay Jaysingh, Eesha Ingle, Arup Dey, and the versatile Madhu Nene among others -- and with such a stellar lineup, disappointment was unlikely. But what I got was double the pleasure! [more]

The Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA hosted a spectacular gala on November 9, 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Palo Alto, raising $3.5 million to support the development of remote and rural villages in India. The event, themed “Building a Self-Reliant Rural and Tribal India,” brought together influential personalities including H.R. McMaster, the 25th U.S. National Security Advisor; Dr. Arun Majumdar, Dean of Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability; and Bollywood star and philanthropist Vivek Oberoi as keynote speakers. [more]

Extending the festivities to November, the Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) and Stamford Mayor’s Multicultural Council celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on Sunday, Nov. 17th, 2024, at the Stamford’s Ferguson Library. [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]

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

Congratulations to the newly elected Executive Committee of Indian Americans for Burlington: Shilpa Patangay (President), Smita Kapadia (Secretary) and Atul Bhammar, Vasanth Kannan, Vaidehi Pathak, Archana Dadhirao, Deepa Agrawal, and Sunil Prajapati (Directors). [more]

Abhijit Patel, Professor at Yale University, has received the 2024 Lung Cancer Early Detection Award, funded by LUNGevity Foundation and Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research. [more]

Global Peace Secretariat awarded President Biden its inaugural Peace Champion Award last October for its 1 year Anniversary. [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]

With great joy, the Ministry of External Affairs brings you the 5th Bharat Ko Janiye (Know India) Online Quiz 2024-25. [more]