Lokvani wishes all its readers a happy Ram Navami!

Australian cities dominate the top of 50 global cities for raising a family owing to their safety and generous parental leave. None of the North American cities made it to the top 25! [more]

In a historic and symbolic moment for religious inclusion and civic engagement, Congressman Jim McGovern, Chairman of the House Rules Committee, visited the Sri Lakshmi Temple on March 21, 2026, marking the first time a sitting U.S. Congressman has visited a Hindu temple in Massachusetts. [more]

The gathering honored Consul General Mr. Raghuram S, Deputy Consul General Ms. Shruthi Purushotam, Mr. Jag Mohan, Minister (Personnel & Community Affairs) at the Embassy of India in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Prem Bhandari, Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA. [more]

The inaugural Natya Samaagam, envisioned around the belief that “art rises when artists rise together,” came to life on March 13, 14, and 15 at Boston’s Plaza Black Box Theater, drawing an outpouring of appreciation from performers, rasikas, and the wider arts community. [more]

by Akash Deep
This year’s LearnQuest Music Festival will open with an evening of rhythm, melody, and rare instrumental voices, bringing its central theme—Ensemble: Making Music Together—vividly to life at MIT’s Thomas Tull Concert Hall in Cambridge on Friday, April 3. Through a curated program of percussion and melody, the opening night highlights the vibrant interplay of artists from different traditions as they listen, respond, and create a shared musical experience. [more]

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) is pleased to announce two major community programs this spring, Youth 3D Printing Workshop (4/11) and New England Senior Expo & Cultural Exchange (5/16), offering meaningful opportunities for youth, seniors, and families across New England. [more]

by Rakshi Chand
On Sunday, March 8, Newton residents gathered at City Hall to celebrate the vibrant spring festival of Holi alongside International Women's Day. More than two hundred guests attended the lively event, which featured colorful cultural performances and an inspiring lineup of speakers, including Newton Mayor Marc Laredo, Representative Amy Mah Sangiolo, and Representative Greg Schwartz. [more]

by Sudha Mulpur
2026 Ugadi celebrations were grandly organized under the aegis of the Telugu Association of Greater Boston (TAGB) on March 15th. A concert by the Hyderabad-based 'Band Capricio' stood out as the main attraction of the celebrations. [more]

After 18 successful shows, including four sold-out performances in off-Broadway in New York, we are bringing back SETU's most challenging play to Boston, MA (3/27-29) and New Brunswick, NJ (4/11-12). [more]

After celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a grand event, Shadaj is gearing up for the next music festival on March 28, 2026, at the Lexington High School auditorium. [more]

Sri Rama Navami Celebrations will be held at the Sri Siddhi Vanayaka Temple this weekend on March 28th and 29th. [more]

by Shilpa Patangay
Indian Americans for Burlington (IAB) is hosting a Meet & Greet Community Connect Civic Awareness event on March 29th. You will have the chance to hear candidates share their vision, engage in meaningful discussions, and participate in an open Q&A forum addressing important town-related topics. [more]

18th LearnQuest Music Festival will be held from April 3rd - 5th in Cambridge and Weston, MA featuring renowned Carnatic and Hindustani artists. [more]

Dr. Roopesh Mathur, VP Product, BQP, will present a seminar on Quantum Computing - The Next Frontier on April 4th in Lexington, MA. The event is organized by IITAGNE. [more]

Music lovers in the Greater Boston area are in for a soulful treat as Chinmaya Mission Boston, in collaboration with Swaranjali Boston, presents Sanjeevani – An Evening of Musical Rejuvenation on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [more]

IAGB and IITAGNE invite you to a 3D Printing Workshop on April 11th in Woburn, MA. [more]

The Chinmaya Mission Boston warmly invites you and your family to a truly uplifting and vibrant celebration on the auspicious occasion of Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav (75th anniversary of the mission). This special event brings together devotion, tradition, and community spirit through the powerful Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Havan—a collective spiritual experience dedicated to invoking the blessings of Hanuman. [more]

Vision Aid warmly invite you to our signature annual event on Sunday, July 26th from 4 to 7:30 pm. Immerse yourself in the Broadway Style Historical Spectacular "Brothers in Arms: The Lions of Sivaganga" — a breathtaking dance production honoring the unsung heroes of the Indian Independence movement. [more]

Registration for Vivekananda Family Camp 2026 from 8/16/26-8/22/26 in Dublin, NH (lovely and beautiful Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, right on the border of MA and NH) is now open. [more]

by Asha Nadipuram
Janani Swamy and Asha Nadipuram presented Aagamam as part of this year’s inaugural Natya Samaagam Dance Festival. Meaning “tradition,” Aagamam was a fitting title for a performance that paid tribute to their late guru, Guru Smt. Rajee Narayan. Their energy, synchronization, and grace sustained audience engagement throughout, but above all, it was their palpable joy in dancing that resonated most deeply. [more]

On the evening of March 14, 2026, the elegant halls of the Boston Marriott Burlington came alive with purpose, inspiration, and celebration as the 23rd Annual Woman of the Year Awards Gala brought together a vibrant cross-section of the Indian-American and South Asian community. Organized by Dr. Manju Sheth and INDIA New England News, the event has, over more than two decades, evolved into a defining platform that recognizes women whose leadership is shaping communities across New England and beyond. [more]

You are invited to the Kick off campaign of Anand Sharma for Shrewsbury Select Board on March 26th at 6:30 pm. [more]

by Jaya Asthana
Ram is the 7th incarnation of MahaVishnu and the central figure of the Itihaas "Ramayan". The Ramayan is the very soul of India. The ideals of man are beautifully portrayed in it. It is the reference that everyone can emulate those ideals and grow into ideal human beings and ideal citizens. [more]

Riz Ahmed boldly presents Shakespeare as it has never been seen before with his newest film HAMLET opening in cinemas on April 10. After playing at the prestigious Toronto, London, and Telluride film festivals, the critically acclaimed film reunites the Academy Award-winning team of Riz Ahmed and director Aneil Karia. [more]

Workplace jokes. [more]

Spring is here! [more]

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson. [more]