5/13/2013  Rohan Shastri, the top player on the boys' tennis team at Mount Greylock High School in Williamstown, Mass., was recently tagged as the top overall seed for the Western Mass. Individual Tennis Tournament. Shastri, who moved to the United States from India in 2007, is currently a perfect 8-0 on the season and was named the Eagle's Player of the Week on May 12.
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| 5/13/2013  Over 1,000 members of the Telugu Association of Greater Boston attended a celebration last month at Canton High School in Canton, Mass., to kick off the New Year. Dubbed "Sri Vijayanma Ugadi-Utsavalu 2013" the high-energy event kept up its reputation for attracting local talent and large crowds.
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| 5/7/2013
 From July 7 to July 20, the Sadhu Vaswani Center of New Jersey offers a Hindu Youth Summer Camp at Hudson Valley Resort in the scenic Catskill region of upstate New York, which has become an increasingly popular option for Hindu youth. Activities include soccer, basketball, cricket, Indian games, swimming, hiking, nature walks, music, dance, learning about Hindu heritage, values and culture, bhajan, pujas and shlokas. |
| 4/15/2013
The United India Association of New England celebrated Holi on April 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bollywood Grill in North Andover, Mass. The event, "Aaj Na Chhodenge ... Khelenge Hum Holi," featured live dhol, Holi with dry colors, music from DJ Preetesh, singing by Gauri Chandna, Paresh Motiwala, Neeta Dutta and Raagini Jawa, a dance performance by Nikita Punjabi Rao's Bollywood Dance Academy, as well as more games, prizes, raffles, children's crafts and food. About 200 attended the celebration.
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| 4/9/2013
The Braj Mandir in Holbrook, Mass., held its public Holi celebration on March 30 with an all day celebration that was attended by about 1,000, according to organizers. Holi was commemorated with music, drama, dance, colors and food for families, adults and children.
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| 3/26/2013
 The Indian Association of New Hampshire is organizing Dawat 2013, its large annual fund-raising event, on Saturday, March 30 at Alpine Grove in Hollis, N.H., from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The group said the goal is to raise money for two nonprofit organizations: Udavum Karangal and the Nashua Children’s Home.
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| 3/26/2013
 The Braj Mandir in Holbrook, Mass., is ready for its public Holi celebration on March 30 starting at 9 a.m. and running all day. Holi will be commemorated with music, drama, dance, colors and food for families, adults and children. The annual Holi celebration has attracted over 1,000 attendees in the past.
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| 3/26/2013
 The United India Association of New England will celebrate Holi on Sunday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bollywood Grill in North Andover, Mass. The event, “Aaj Na Chhodenge ... Khelenge Hum Holi,” will feature live dhol, Holi with dry colors, music from DJ Preetesh, singing by Gauri Chandna, Paresh Motiwala, Neeta Dutta and Raagini Jawa, a dance performance by Nikita Punjabi Rao’s Bollywood Dance Academy, as well as more games, prizes, raffles, children’s crafts and food. |
| 3/5/2013
Each year for the past five years I have looked forward to the week-long leadership trip to India with the Indian American Foundation. During the week, we visit our projects and partners on the ground in India to witness first hand the impact we are having and to gain a better appreciation for the challenges and opportunities in front of us. Raj Sharma and I represented the New England Chapter this year.
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| 2/26/2013
 The Network of South Asian American Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals is holding a “Meet and Greet” on Sunday, March 3 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rasoi Gourmet Indian Kitchen in Framingham, Mass. The event is free, but seating is limited so registration is recommended.
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| 2/5/2013
 A group of Jains have started a new organization, the Jain Social Group, to serve the community in the region. According to the group founder Parind Shah, the organization will provide an outlet to socialize and hold events for the Jain community because, according to the Jain beliefs, followers are unable to socialize at temples. The group’s first event will be held on Feb. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the St. Michael Parish Center in Bedford, Mass.
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| 2/5/2013
The India Association of Greater Boston held its annual Republic Day celebration on Jan. 26 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Burlington High School in Burlington, Mass. The group's Republic Day celebration, which is one of the oldest in the region, attracted thousands to the day, which was free and open to the public. The celebration featured local performers showcasing Bollywood, folk and classical Indian music.
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| 1/29/2013
 Child Rights & You America's Boston chapter is hosting its annual Valentine's Party on Feb. 15 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Mantra in downtown Boston. The fund-raising event, dubbed "Dance Your Heart Out," will feature dancing, a cash bar and DJ Dash spinning Bollywood and local favorites. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit CRY. |
| 1/22/2013
 The India Association of Greater Boston will hold its annual Republic Day celebration on Jan. 26 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Burlington High School in Burlington, Mass. The group’s Republic Day celebration, which is one of the oldest in the region, typically attracts thousands to the day and organizers this year say they expect 2,000 to turn out over the course of the event, which is free and open to the public. |
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