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India Day 2021

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INDIA DAY 2021 August 15th at the Hatch Memorial Shell, Boston

With COVID 19 restrictions lifted off, we are very excited to bring back in-person India Day 2021 celebrations. It will be on August 15th from 3 to 7 pm at the Hatch Shell, the iconic Boston landmark that unites and enriches the Boston community with vital arts, culture, and sprawling open space on the bank of Charles River.

Berklee Indian Ensemble

The Berklee Indian Ensemble is one of the hippest performance acts to emerge from Boston. A global viral sensation with over 230 million views, the Ensemble melds classical, folk, Sufi, and contemporary Indian music, with influences ranging from hip-hop and jazz to Middle Eastern and African flavors.
 
Founded in 2011 by Indian Berklee alumna and faculty member Annette Philip, the Ensemble provides an open and inclusive creative space for musicians from all over the world to explore, study, interpret, and create music influenced by the rich and varied mosaic that is Indian music today. The Berklee Indian Ensemble has risen to prominence as one of the most storied musical collectives in the country with their unmistakable signature sound, and legendary collaborations with A.R. Rahman, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan, Vijay Prakash, Indian Ocean, and Clinton Cerejo, to name a few.
 
After a year and a half in a pandemic that has affected lives in every corner of the globe this event, featuring the Berklee Indian Ensemble live in concert at the iconic Boston landmark, unites and enriches the Boston community is special in many ways. In addition to the celebration of India’s 75th Independence Day, it is also the 10th Anniversary of the Berklee Indian Ensemble and their first collaboration with IAGB. A clip of one of their performance can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/Ap5iqF4DOz4
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India Day Magazine

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Flag Raising of US and India at 40+ towns across New England, Honoring India's 75th Independence

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As a lead-up to India Day, IAGB will be hoisting flag-raising events in over 40 towns across New England, to raise the US and Indian flags to commemorate momentous India’s 75th Independence Day celebration. IAGB has worked very closely with the town/city administrations to bring these events to respective City/Town Hall and town commons and celebrate amongst the communities.
 
These events starting August 1st through the 15th will culminate into the grand finale at the Hatch Memorial Shell on August 15th.
 
Please visit the website for more details and the event schedule: https://www.iagb.org/flag-raising-2021/

Tri-Color Lighting on City Hall Plaza

Tri-color lighting on the City Hall Plaza building in Boston is scheduled for August 15th at dusk. Enjoy this beautiful scene and India’s pride right in the heart of Boston.

Sponsorship

A limited number of booths at the India Day event (Hatch Shell) are still available. Do no miss the opportunity to advertise in our India Day Magazine that reaches thousands of IAGB community and via our social media platforms. For all the advertisement and sponsorship details please visit:
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IAGB Cares – Senior Fest

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IAGB Cares - Senior Fest June 27th, 2PM

A virtual event to discuss/share information and resources useful for Indian senior citizens.

  • Medicare for fou
  • Financial advice for seniors
  • Health insurance for seniors
  • Healthcare proxy and honoring choices
  • Isolation and depression in seniors

IAGB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: IAGB CARES – Senior Fest
Time: Jun 27, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86597459959?pwd=cytNNGNyRUhFeUROMFc3NE04Y1M2QT09

Meeting ID: 865 9745 9959
Passcode: 087122

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Estate Planning Workshop

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Estate Planning Workshop Brought to you by IAGB in collaboration with South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston(SABA-GB)

Join us for an educational session on Estate Planning, presented by well-known Estate Planning Attorneys/Advisors. Learn the process of designating who will receive your assets and handle your responsibilities during these uncertain times. Learn about estate tax/inheritance tax implications. This session is specially tailored for Indian American community with assets/properties and families/friends both in India and the US.

High level Topics:
*  What is an estate plan and why is it needed?
*  Wills/Trusts
*  Assets/Properties in India and the US
*  Support family members/friends and charities both in India and the US
*  Healthcare/Financial powers of attorney
*  How to get started on the Estate planning?
 
If you have any questions to the presenters/attorneys, please submit your questions here : Estate Planning
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Suma Nair

Suma Nair

Director, Private Client & Trust, Goulston & Storrs

Meeting ID: 868 2291 6850
Passcode: 817681
Vaishali Goyal

Vaishali Goyal

Associate, Private Client & Trust, Goulston & Storrs

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College Admissions Session

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Insider's Guide to College Admissions & Ivy League Q&A Date : June 19, Time: 12:00PM-01:00PM

Register for the webinar
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Sara Pinson, assistant director for college admissions at AcceptU,  provides an overview of today’s college admissions landscape and how families can best prepare for success in the process.

In this webinar, you will learn

  • how your child’s applications will be read,
  • how to stand out in the application pool, why some applicants do not get in,
  • how to find the right fit for your child,
  • a parent’s ideal role in the process and
  • how COVID-19 will impact college admissions.

COVID MAY 2021 v6

Vaccine Camp

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Community Covid-19 Vaccination Camp

Vaccine Registration

Across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic is having devastating effects. We have felt the pain and loss in our own community. While the pandemic has kept us apart, there is new hope—vaccines are here. They will help us move closer to ending the pandemic. We want everyone in our community to be safe and get back to hugging our families and friends and shaking hands with our neighbors. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine adds one more layer of protection for you, your family, and your loved ones.

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IAGB and New England community organizations in partnership are hosting Community Covid 19 Vaccination camp and inviting the community members to take advantage of this opportunity. Please vaccinate, protect yourself and your loved ones. 

Vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine will be offered and everyone 16 years of age and above is eligible to get vaccinated.

Partner Organizations

  • Indian Medical Association of New England
  • India Society of Worcester
  • Telugu Assoc. Of Greater Boston
  • Evergreen Adult Day care health center
  • Saheli
  • New England Kannada Koota
  • Gurjar
  • Orissa Society of New England
  • Tamil Makkal Mandram
  • New England Tamil Sangham
  • American Telugu Association
  • Blackstone Valley India Society
  • UIANE
  • Ekal – Boston
  • Kerala Association of New England
  • Sewa International – Boston
  • NATS – Boston
  • Telangana NRI Association
  • Kashmiri Overseas Association
  • Friends of Indian Senior Citizens Org. 
  • Indian Americans for Burlington
  • New England Malayalee Association
  • New England Tulu Koota
  • Bihar Jharkhand Assoc. of NE
  • Lokvani
  • Maheswari Mahasabha of North America
  • LASA Foundation

Pelmeds is our Covid Vaccine partner. Pelmeds is a full service pharmacy that specializes in medication management services. Learn more about Pelmeds at  https://www.pelmeds.com/

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Dates and Locations

After your first dose vaccination, you will have an appointment for the second dose after three weeks at the same place.

When:

May 1, 2021 – Saturday

Where: 

Evergreen Adult Day Health Center

15 Commonwealth Ave Suite 110, Woburn, MA

Time:

9 am to 3 pm

(2nd dosage, May 22nd)

When:

May 2, 2021 – Sunday

Where:

ISW India Center 

152 Main Street Shrewsbury, MA

Time:

9 am to 3 pm

(2nd dosage, May 23nd)

Covid-19 Vaccine Resources

CDC – Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

COVID-19 Vaccines

Trust the Facts. Get the Vax.

CDC – Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

CDC – Different COVID-19 Vaccines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pz–D46R68&t=30s

What’s the Best Protection from COVID-19? 

COVID-19 Vaccine – What you need to know

COVID-19 Vaccine – Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

What to Expect After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

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Chale Chalo forIndia

#IndiaCovid19Response Support/participate in #ChaleChaloForIndia - 4th Annual 5K Walk/Run, and help India defeat Covid-19 wave

The COVID-19 situation in India is dire and India is facing one of the worst covid outbreaks in the history of the pandemic.  The second wave is far deadlier than the first. The hospitals and paramedical services are overwhelmed. There is an extreme shortage of critical medical supplies. The images from India are difficult to witness, such as those of Indians with empty oxygen cylinders crowding refilling facilities, hoping to save loved ones in the hospital.

New England Community organizations – IAGB, TAGB, IMANE, Vision-Aid, UIANE, NATS-Boston, BVIS, OSNE, TMM, NETS  and others are joining hands for a virtual 5K Walk/Run event to support #IndiaCovid19Response in this need of the hour.

Help #IndiaCovid19Response with your donations and participate in #ChaleChaloForIndia. 

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100% of the proceeds will go to American India Foundation(www.aif.org) Covid response initiatives.
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Support/participate in #ChaleChaloForIndia – 4th Annual 5K Walk/Run, and help India defeat Covid-19 wave

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Join us for the 4th Virtual Annual Run to promote and maintain healthy lifestyles while we all get through this unique time in our lives. In addition to 5K walk and run, you can also participate in various physical activities.

When: May 8th or 9th 

Time: Anytime. You can also join us at any IAGB suggested places, starting at 8:30

Where: Anywhere convenient to you. You can also join us at the IAGB suggested locations for 5K Run/Walk

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IAGB suggested locations (May 8th): 

  1. Heart Pond – Chelmsford – Bruce Freeman Trail
  2. Bedford Minuteman Trail
  3. Assabet River Rail Trail – Marlboro RR Station
  4. Nashua Rail Road Trail

Choose any physical activity that you like to do:​

  1. Run
  2. Walk
  3. Group Exercise (Kickboxing, Step, CrossFit, BollyX)
  4. Biking/Spinning
  5. Yoga
  6. Hiking
  7. Pickleball, etc
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#ChaleChaloForIndia Participation Guidelines

  • The registration can be at an individual level or at a family level – Age is not a concern – all proceeds will be donated to a good cause
  • Virtual runs –  run or walk outdoors but limit the time on roads and continue to support safe and healthy running distances and social distancing
  • The recommended event days are May 8th and 9th. However, you can support our effort for a good cause and participate in any physical activity at any time.
  • Set your running trail in your neighborhood and run/walk 5K or more, at your own pace, and make sure to track it on your preferred app.
  • Maintain 6ft distance and STAY SAFE and follow up recommended COVID 19 guidelines.
  • At the end of your participation, take a picture of yourself or the family and your track record , post on Instagram/Facebook with the #ChaleChaloIAGB. IAGB Facebook group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/iagbface. Please join this group, if you have not joined already.
  •  Early bird 100 registrants with suggested donation will get a T-shirt. Wear the T-Shirt as part of the Run/Walk or any physical activity you choose.
  • Pick up your  t-shirt from the location we announce, wear it on the run day to show that you supported our fundraising effort.
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RD2021 Learning Series

India’s Journey to a Republic Nation

RD2021 Learning Series

India with its 1.3 Billion people is the largest democracy in the world, and became a Republic on January 26, 1950 with its own Constitution, Independent executive, Representative and Judicial organs, Federal Governance structure, that have stood the test of time. 

The fact that India was a British colony only 75 years ago and after independence in 1947, has grown into one of the largest economies and one of the most influential countries on the world stage, is in itself a noteworthy achievement. 

The Indian Constituent Assembly, which met for the first time on December 9, 1946, created the Indian Constitution in less than three years. This was a monumental achievement in the face of immense challenges, such as the Partition of India. 

In this 2 session event, we will explore how this monumental achievement to become a Republic came about and understand the difficulties that were faced.

Did you know

  • The first Republic in the world was in ancient Vaishali in modern day Bihar?

  • India had a Declaration of Independence (Purna Swaraj) and a flag almost two decades before Independence?

  • The Constituent Assembly debated and voted on three models of governance: American presidential system, British Westminster parliamentary system and the Swiss Federation system? 

  • The first draft of the Indian Constitution was written by Benegal Narsing Rau, a distinguished constitutionalist, judge and civil servant?  

If you did not know the above, come join us on Jan 16th and 17th  and get to know the answers to these and much more….

Registration Required.

Please register HERE

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Cares Fund Setu

“Seven Steps around the Fire”

Two shows (each has a different cast):
Show 1: Saturday Sept 19th 7pm
Show 2: Sunday Sept 20th 7pm

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Anil and Shweta Agrawal

Rohit Chandra

(Brookline, MA)

BUSINESS SPONSORS

Dr. William Murthy
Dr. William Murthy

GOLD SPONSORS

Nirmal Kumar

(Reading, MA)

Anil Matta

(Boston, MA)

Jayanti Bandyopadhyay

(Danvers, MA)

Dipali trivedi

(Belmont, MA)

Janique & Subrata Das

(Belmont, MA)

Rohini Pola

(Westford, MA)

Anisha & Ravi Kacker

(Sharon, MA)

Tanni Chaudhuri

(Providence, RI)

Krishan Aneja

(Wakefield, MA)

Neelam Sihag

(Carlisle, MA)

Anne Dent

(Boston)

Mahesh Parliwala

(Dedham, MA)

Thomas Arul

(Andover, MA)

Sumalita Bhuyan

(Belmont, MA)

Custom Networks

(Westford,  MA)

Kumkum Malik

(Norfolk, MA)

IN CONTINUATION OF IAGB FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO HELP OUR

LOCAL FOOD BANKS and HOMELESS SHELTERS..

IAGB in collaboration with SETU bring you a thought provoking and intense play a murder mystery


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We are all feeling the brunt of COVID-19, but some people and families are affected
disproportionately than others. Over the past four months, over tens of millions of
Americans have lost their jobs. As a result, what was already a pervasive hunger
problem has now become substantially worse.

This plight doesn’t stop here; Homelessness which was increasing at the rate of 3%,
now has been predicted to rise at whopping 40% by end of 2020. Along with this
homeless group is the most threatened group by corona virus.

Around the country and in our State we do have a network of food banks/pantries and
shelters. But they are overwhelmed. And they are racing to meet the surge demand, in
feeding the America and providing the shelter. They need our help to build a path to
a brighter, food-shelter secured community. We the blessed ones need to make sure no
one dies of hunger during this pandemic.

AS INDIAN AMERICAN COMMNITY IAGB NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT TO DO OURPART IN BUILDING A BETTER SOCIETY.
COME JOIN US & WATCH

A MURDER MYSTERY PLOT BY MAHESH DATTANI, DIRECTED BY SUBRATA DAS

“Seven Steps Around the Fire”

A SETU PRODUCTION FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOMES. 100% OF YOUR TICKET PRICE IS DONATED TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS AND SHELTER.

Tickets as low as $10 per family but additional donation is strongly
encouraged. Please check out special merchandise For a Few Dollars
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On Sept.19th or Sept 20th come experience how a housewife unwillingly entangles
herself in solving the murder of a member of the Hijra community?  In the process, she
uncovers the plight of the most oppressed section of the Indian society whose very
existence is shrouded with ancient myths and social prejudices.

To learn more about SETU Visit www.setu.us.

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