L’Oréal is the world’s largest beauty company, generating nearly $50 billion in beauty sales in 2025. That’s $22.7 billion more than second-ranked Unilever, whose portfolio includes brands such as Dove and Vaseline. Procter & Gamble ranks third at $15.4 billion, followed closely by Estée Lauder at $14.7 billion. Together, the 10 largest companies generated $151.65 billion in beauty sales in 2025

The audience at the Antarmann — The Music Within concert was treated to an evening of soulful music, heartfelt devotion, and introspection, as SwaraYogaShala presented a thoughtfully curated musical experience in support of Support A Child (SAC) at the Om Hindu Community Center in Billerica. The concept and program was the brainchild of Sudha Subbaraman, singer, composer, music producer, and certified Vocal Coach & Vocal Yoga instructor based in the Boston/Acton, MA area.

In a beautiful blend of tradition, music, storytelling, and youthful energy, Bhakti Bhajan Beats brought the Kalikambal Temple in Bellingham alive with an unforgettable musical celebration as part of the 40-day festivities leading up to the temple’s Kumbhabhishekam. [more]

by Jaya Asthana
Imagine leaving everything behind and going to a country where you don’t know anybody, are unfamiliar with the customs, don’t speak the language fluently, and have very little money. For many Indian Immigrants who came to USA in the 1960s and early 70s, that was the situation. This was the subject of the webinar hosted by Hindu Women’s Network (HWN) on Nov 1, 2026. The title of the webinar was “Roots, Resilience and Rise: The Indian American Journey.”

As Happy Life Adult Day Health approaches its first anniversary, founders Java Joshi and Hetal Joshi are reflecting on a remarkable first year of building a community rooted in compassion, culture, friendship, and joy.

by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Breathing is one of the most natural functions of life, yet we rarely think about it until climbing stairs becomes difficult, walking short distances leaves us breathless, or a persistent cough interferes with daily activities. These seemingly minor symptoms may be early warning signs of emphysema, a serious and progressive lung disease that affects millions of people worldwide.

by Geetha Patil
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston, celebrated the spirit of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with a colorful program of Indian classical dance, music, storytelling, traditional art, and family-friendly activities.

The spirit of Diwali came alive in Burlington, Massachusetts, as members and friends of Friends of Indian Seniors (FISCO) gathered for a joyful celebration filled with music, laughter, entertainment, and camaraderie.

The New England Hindu Temple and Heritage Institute (NEHTI), at Sri Lakshmi Temple, brought the Navaratri festivities to a joyful close on Oct 30,  with a lively Garba and Dandiya Night, filled with music, dance, and community spirit.

The Boston Sri Kalikambal Shiva Temple on Oct 25th, witnessed a truly historic and spiritually uplifting milestone with its grand Maha Kumbhabhishekam celebrations. Drawing thousands of devotees from across New England, the vibrant multi-day festival blended ancient Agamic traditions, rich cultural showcases, and a profound sense of community triumph [more]

Get ready to dive into TriNethra - the third eye festival of dance — a vibrant, in-person celebration of movement, rhythm, and soul on November 14th in Lexington, MA. Experience mesmerizing performances that ignite your senses and connect you with the magic of dance. Whether you're a dancer, a fan, or just curious, TriNethra promises unforgettable moments filled with energy and passion

Boston Bhangra, North America’s largest independent Indian dance competition, has announced the 12 teams that will be competing for the title this year on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester. For the first time in its 23-year history, the celebration of northern Indian dance and culture will be split into two categories, Live and Music. [more]

United India Associatio of New England presents Diwali Celebrations 2026 on November 15th inn Newton, MA.

CROSSINGS, presented by Global Indian Artist in collaboration with MITHAS and Kanakavalli, on Nov. 15th in Cambridge, MA.

November 16 Diwali celebration at the State House comes as two South Asian representatives-elect Leila Bhatti Migliorelli and Ravi Simon prepare to become the first South Asian members of the Massachusetts Legislature,

This weekend will feature NECA Awards, Boston Bhangra Competition, TriNethra: The Third Eye Festival of Dance, AAANE: Shaam-e-Sukhan, UIANE Diwali, Chinmaya Mission Boston Diwali Banquet, Sarva Dev Mandir 25th Anniversary Fundraiser and much more,

Experience a magical evening of live music Shaam-E-Ghazal with Kiran Nath and a stellar ensemble of musicians on November 21, 2026 in Lexington, MA.

ISW will be celebrating Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Financial Confidence & Credibility, Health Care and Living Will Workshop and Christmas.

Global Peace Secretariat marked October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a conversation with world renowned violinist Mrs. Sunita Bhuyan who uses music as therapy for healing and women and children's empowerment.

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has conferred its Distinguished Alumni Award 2026 upon Prof. Sanjay E. Sarma, Fred Fort Flowers (1941) and Daniel Fort Flowers (1941) Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in the category of Entrepreneurship & Management. The award recognises his pioneering contributions to RFID, the Internet of Things (IoT), technology innovation and digital education, as well as his distinguished impact as an academic, entrepreneur and institution-builder.

Ms. Durriya Doctor, President of IIT Association of Greater New England, was among the 11 recipients of the IIT Bombay Chapter Service Awards 2026.

Global Peace Secretariat awards Special Citation to the "American People" , honoring diversity of Americans elected in the historic 2026 midterm election on November 3rd..

A well-built estate plan is never only about the documents or tax planning. Most of the mistakes we see, the ones that cost families real money, time, and heartache, have nothing to do with the structure of the plan or the taxes. These issues happen because certain assets were overlooked, titled incorrectly, or left to pass by default rather than by design. With that in mind, there are four categories of assets that deserve a closer look in your plan, regardless of the size of your estate.

by Kumu Gupta
As we celebrated the opening of the National Desert Storm War Memorial on October 24th U.N. Day , on the National Mall in Washington DC , it brought tears of joy to my eyes to know I played a part , as Special Advisor to the National Desert Storm War Memorial ( Jan -August 2017) in thanking the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who risked their lives to liberate Kuwait from the horrible invasion of Iraq.

Here are two problems for one and all!

by Geetha Patil and Sunil Kumar D.
Red rice, known as Kempu Akki in Kannada, is a traditional and nutritious whole-grain rice enjoyed in Karnataka, Kerala, and other parts of South India. Its reddish-brown color comes from natural pigments in the bran layer, which contain beneficial antioxidant compounds. Unlike highly polished white rice, minimally processed red rice retains more fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

• Did you hear the one about the broken computer that needed a place to stay?
  It had nowhere to crash.

Beauty in a foliage.

“No one is wise by birth, for wisdom results from one own’s efforts.” – T. Krishnamacharya.