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Community Spotlight
Dear IAGB Team,
Thank you very much for your kind words and for the wonderful opportunity to feature the Telugu Association of Greater Boston (TAGB) in your upcoming monthly newsletter. We deeply value the partnership between our organizations and are excited to share our mission with your readers.
Please find the requested information and materials below:
- Name of Organization: Telugu Association of Greater Boston (TAGB)
Description, History, and Mission: Incorporated in 1984, TAGB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to uniting and serving the Telugu-speaking community across New England—covering Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Connecticut. Our core mission is to preserve and celebrate Telugu language and culture, strengthen community connections, and promote intercultural understanding through cultural, educational, and humanitarian initiatives. - Organization Summary: For over four decades, TAGB has served as a cultural anchor for the Telugu diaspora in New England, fostering a sense of home and heritage. We take immense pride in our flagship celebrations, including our grand Ugadi festival in April and our vibrant Dasara/Diwali events. Central to our mission is “Telugu Vakili,” an initiative that integrates various Telugu teaching organizations into our events to ensure the language thrives in the next generation. Beyond performances, we enrich our community through traditional poem and mono-action competitions, while providing a platform for our youth to host events in their native language. Through collaboration with local U.S. communities and fellow Indian organizations, TAGB continues to build lasting cultural and social bridges between India and the United States.
- Title and Name of Entity: Srinivas Gondi, President (Term 2025-26)
- Website Link: www.tagb.org
- Upcoming Event: TAGB Sankranthi Sambaralu 2026 Date: January 10, 2026 Time: Noon onwards (Prime Time starts at 6:00 PM) Location: Bellingham High School, 60 Blackstone St, Bellingham, MA 02019 Details: Join us for a day of cultural performances, traditional festivities, and community bonding as we celebrate the harvest festival of Sankranthi. More details and registration can be found at www.tagb.org.
We look forward to seeing the January edition! Please let us know if you require any additional photos or information.
Month Adv & Supporter
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India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) is delighted to serve as a community partner for the 23rd India Conference at Harvard.
Enjoy 20% off with the code ICH_IAGB, or grab a friend and take advantage of the 2‑for‑1 offer at: bit.ly/ichtickets
Sneak peek: Shashi Tharoor and Manish Malhotra will join Priyanka Chopra Jonas as part of this year’s exceptional speaker lineup at the 23rd India Conference at Harvard.
Spend a weekend immersed in conversations on culture, creativity, and global engagement—centered around this year’s theme: The India We Imagine.
Featured speakers include:
PV Sindhu (Olympic Medallist), KT Rama Rao (Former Telangana Minister), Shazia Iqbal (Film Director), Deedy Das (VC & AI Thought Leader), Chef Vijay Kumar (Semma), Ani & Ayan Sanyal (Kolkata Chai Company), Sid Sriram (Singer), Rohit Jawa (Former CEO, Hindustan Unilever), Anish Gawande (Spokesperson, NCP), Aditya Madiraju (Creator), and many more.
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Community Organization Spotlight
Vision-Aid Incorporated USA
Today across 75 locations in India, Vision-Aid teams are working tirelessly to help thousands of underprivileged individuals with incurable visual impairments, children afflicted with debilitating cortical cerebral visual impairments (CVI) and the totally blind to live with greater independence and dignity.
Our dedicated team of professionals—from ophthalmology, optometry, computer science, teaching, finance, counseling and arts – along with our skills development programs, partnerships with India’s 20 leading Eye Hospitals, 50 Blind Schools and Community Organizations has earned us the “Best Non-Profit Organization of 2024” by NECA, and a 100/100 4 Star rating by the highly respected Charity Navigator organization.
Vision-Aid’s tailored education, individualized mentoring and job placement initiatives have significantly enhanced their digital literacy and employability. Vision-Aid’s innovative initiatives are delivering cutting-edge assistive technology to thousands of visually impaired individuals, unlocking new paths to education and independence.
Infosys Foundation’s innovation award winning AI Smart Vision Glasses (SVG) have revolutionized accessibility for the blind by enabling them to read in 50 local languages, recognize currency denominations, common objects and have significantly increasing their mobility.
Our initiatives aim to bring us closer to a more inclusive India for persons with visual challenges. They can now enjoy productive and safer lives, pursue higher education institutions, aspire for positions in prestigious corporations and pursue their ambitions with added self-confidence.
This year, Vision-Aid in partnership with the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) is providing comprehensive vision screening, free spectacles, advanced eye care, and rehabilitative support (including CVI) to over 50,000 children in rural and tribal regions of Odisha. We are very grateful to our gracious supporters, team members and partners.
As we look to the future, our goal is to engage and inspire more eminent Hospitals, Corporations, Government and Community Services organizations to join us in reaching many more underserved remote areas and deliver individualized assistive tools and education to underprivileged individuals.
For more information, please visit our website Visionaid.Org.
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Lalit Sudan (Volunteer President) – Ram and Revathy (Volunteer Founders) – Veena Handa (Volunteer Vice Chair) -Puran Dang (Chairman Emeritus)
Events Recap
New England Choice Awards 2025
What an extraordinary evening at the 9th Annual New England Choice Awards Gala held at the Burlington Marriott Grand Ballroom on Saturday November 1st, 2025. Over 400 guests gathered for this sold-out black-tie celebration that beautifully blended inspiration, intellect, artistry, and community.
IAGB extends heartfelt thanks to Manju Sheth, Upendra Mishra, and the entire NECA team for inviting us to be part of this memorable night.
The highlight of the evening was listening to Indra Nooyi, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, whose words reminded us that true leadership is not only about vision but also about values, and that education must awaken curiosity, courage, and compassion.
The gala also honored leaders from MIT and across New England, recognizing excellence in business, academia, medicine, law, philanthropy, and the arts. More than an award ceremony, it was a powerful conversation about the future of humanity, innovation, and compassion.
🌟 Fabulous teamwork 🍴 Scrumptious food 🎀 Beautiful decoration
Grateful to have been part of such a remarkable evening that blended celebration with wisdom and community spirit.
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- New England Choice Awards 2025
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IAGB Invited to Utsav by Asha for Education
IAGB was honored to be invited to Utsav: of Rhythm, and of Hope, a cultural event organized by Asha for Education – Boston Chapter on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Chinmaya Mission in Andover, MA.
Utsav celebrated the artistic talents of young performers trained under the guidance of renowned teachers from the Boston area, including:
- Chitra Sridhar’s Nirvana Academy for Indian Arts
- Jasmine Shah’s Aangikam Dance Academy
- Moumita Banerjee’s Tarana School of Kathak
- Arpita Das Pathak’s GuruKool Enrichment Center
- Mouli Pal and the Upasana Ensemble
As part of the evening’s program, IAGB President Nilesh Agrawal was invited on stage to felicitate one of the featured teachers with a token of appreciation following their students’ performance. This gesture highlighted the shared commitment of both organizations to nurturing young talent and celebrating cultural excellence.
Utsav was a beautiful showcase of rhythm, grace, and hope, a testament to the power of collaboration and the spirit of giving.
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- Utsav by Asha for Education
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Sewa Diwali Food Drive
Three Community Partners Unite for Sewa Diwali, Donate 3,000 Pounds of Food to Burlington Food Pantry on Saturday 22nd 2025
As part of the nationwide Sewa Diwali initiative, three community organizations, the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), HSS Satsang Shakha (Burlington), and Dwarkamai Sai Temple (Billerica) came together to donate 3,039 pounds of food to the Burlington Food Pantry, supporting local families in need during the holiday season.
The donation event was attended by State Senator Cindy Friedman, along with volunteers from IAGB, Indian Americans for Burlington (IAB), and HSS Satsang Shakha. Together, they celebrated the spirit of service and community.
This collaborative effort reflects the values of Sewa (selfless service) and the commitment of the Indian American community to uplift and support their neighbors. Volunteers worked tirelessly to collect, sort, and deliver food items, ensuring that pantry shelves were stocked for families across Burlington.
“Sewa Diwali is more than a food drive, it is a celebration of giving and gratitude,” said Nilesh Agrawal, President of IAGB. “We are proud to partner with HSS Satsang Shakha and Dwarkamai Sai Temple, and grateful to have the support of Senator Friedman and our community volunteers in making a meaningful impact.”
Organizers expressed appreciation to the Burlington Food Pantry for their continued service to the community and for welcoming this contribution. The nearly 3,000 pounds of food donated will help ensure that families facing food insecurity have access to essential supplies during the holiday season.
Celebrated across the United States, Sewa Diwali brings together diverse communities to serve local neighborhoods through food drives and charitable initiatives. The Burlington donation is part of this larger movement, demonstrating how collective action can make a lasting difference.
Looking ahead, IAGB and its partners reaffirm their commitment to strengthening community bonds and continuing service initiatives that embody the spirit of Sewa.
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