Woman of the Year
South Asian women in New England have achieved phenomenal success in both the business and social arenas.
INDIA New England News honors 20 outstanding women and one Woman of the Year.
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Outstanding Women 2026 Video Interview: Monika Manocha Wadhwa — Bridging Science, Service, and Community
LEXINGTON, Mass. — For Monika Manocha Wadhwa, science has never been confined to a laboratory. It is a language of…
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Outstanding Women Video Interview: Ekta Jain — A Life in Rhythm, A Legacy in Language
BOSTON — For Ekta Jain, dance is far more than performance. It is preservation. It is storytelling. It is discipline…
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Ekta Dance Academy Performers to Spotlight Women’s Empowerment at 2026 Woman of the Year Gala
BURLINGTON, Mass. — The spotlight will shine on four dynamic dancers from Ekta Dance Academy as they take the stage…
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Outstanding Women of 2026: Deepali Gulati — Leading with Hope, Heart, and Unwavering Purpose
BOSTON — “My work at Saheli has been the most meaningful,” says Deepali Gulati. “It has always been about walking…
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Outstanding Women of 2026: Dr. Lakshmi Thalanki: Transforming Smiles and Championing Hindu Civic Leadership
BOSTON — “A smile is powerful. It changes how you see yourself, and it changes how the world responds to…
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Outstanding Women of 2026: Monica Shah: Championing the Underdog with Conviction and Courage
BOSTON — “Helping people vindicate their rights in our complex legal system, no matter what challenge they are facing, is…
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Outstanding Women Video Interview: Pubali Banerjee: Scientist, Leader & Community Bridge-Builder
BOSTON — In this Video Interview, Pubali Banerjee reflects on a journey shaped by science, service, and a deep commitment…
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Outstanding Women of 2026: Amelia Singh: Steady Leadership in the Pursuit of Justice
BOSTON — In a profession often defined by headlines, high stakes, and hard choices, Amelia Singh approaches justice with something…
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Outstanding Women of 2026: Ekta Jain — Preserving Language and Culture Through Dance and Devotion
BOSTON — For Ekta Jain, dance is not simply choreography set to music. It is storytelling with intention, discipline rooted…
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Video Interview: Beyond Grades and Rankings: Shama Nannapaneni on Raising Good Humans First
BOSTON — In a world where education is often measured by standardized tests and global rankings, Shama Nannapaneni is championing…
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