BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//INDIA New England News - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:INDIA New England News X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://indianewengland.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for INDIA New England News REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T220000 DTSTAMP:20260615T141428Z CREATED:20260522T205804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T141428Z UID:385215-1783834200-1783893600@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Vidyabharati Foundation 2026 Boston Gala DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nDate: Sunday\, July 12\, 2026\nTime: 5.30 PM (ET)\nVenue: Boston Marriott Burlington\, Burlington\, MA\nTickets and sponsorships are available now https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vidya-bharati-bostons-annual-gala-2026-tickets-1984025433480\n\n\nWhy Your Support Matters \n\n\nYour presence and support directly fuel our mission to transform educational opportunities\, empowering students with the resources\, foundation\, and skills they need to thrive and build a brighter future. \n\nSponsorship Opportunities\nSponsoring the Boston Gala is a meaningful way to demonstrate leadership\, bring visibility to your organization\, and directly drive sustainable impact. Comprehensive sponsorship benefits and packages are listed on our registration page.\n\nIf you are interested in a sponsorship package\, you can select your preferred option directly on the registration page\, or email info@vbne.org to connect with our team. URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/vidyabharati-foundation-2026-boston-gala/ LOCATION:Burlington Marriott Hotel\, 1 Burlington Mall Rd.\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinners & Galas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/VB-2026-ad-with-dates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T235900 DTSTAMP:20260326T215824Z CREATED:20260113T040402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215824Z UID:379471-1778346000-1778371140@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:AIF New England Appreciation Gala 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/aif-new-england-appreciation-gala-2026/ LOCATION:Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel\, 606 Congress St.\, Boston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinners & Galas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AIF-2026-ad-9900000000079e3c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152210Z CREATED:20260415T152210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T152210Z UID:383490-1777824000-1777842000@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Akshaya Patra Boston Gala 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Boston Chapter will host its annual gala\, bringing together civic leaders and philanthropists to support school meal programs aimed at improving access to education. The event will feature special guests Vinita Gupta and Desh Deshpande\, along with a musical performance by Shirish Nimgaonkar. The program will highlight the impact of school meal initiatives and encourage community support to address classroom hunger. URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/akshaya-patra-boston-gala-2026/ LOCATION:Burlington Marriott Hotel\, 1 Burlington Mall Rd.\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinners & Galas ORGANIZER;CN="Akshaya Patra":MAILTO:contact@apusa.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T220000 DTSTAMP:20260113T035818Z CREATED:20260113T035818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T035818Z UID:379467-1773509400-1773525600@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:INDIA New England 2026 Woman of the Year Gala DESCRIPTION: URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/india-new-england-2026-woman-of-the-year-gala/ LOCATION:Burlington Marriott Hotel\, 1 Burlington Mall Rd.\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinners & Galas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T223000 DTSTAMP:20250128T170302Z CREATED:20241107T230316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T170302Z UID:168252-1762016400-1762036200@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:New England Choice Awards 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/new-england-choice-awards-2025/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Awards,Awards Ceremony,Dinners & Galas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T220000 DTSTAMP:20250401T023853Z CREATED:20250401T023853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T023853Z UID:293573-1757782800-1757800800@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Lotus Festival DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a magical evening with the return of the Lotus Festival hosted by the Desai Foundation! \nHosted at the beautiful Omni Seaport Hotel\, this year’s Lotus Festival is sure to be something special\, as we celebrate an incredible milestone of 10 MILLION lives impacted through our health\, livelihood\, and menstrual equity programs in rural India! \nJoin us for an evening of inspiration\, entertainment\, networking\, and dancing with a seated dinner\, open bar\, and a fun-filled and purposeful auction! All proceeds raised will support the programming of the Desai Foundation empowering women and children in India. \nTickets sell out each year\, so be sure to get yours before they’re gone! URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/lotus-festival/ LOCATION:Omni Seaport Hotel\, 450 Summer St\, Boston\, MA 02210\, Boston\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinners & Galas,Galas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/THINGS-TO-EXPECT-AT-THE-LOTUS-FESTIVAL-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Desai Foundation":MAILTO:colby@thedesaifoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T220000 DTSTAMP:20250703T185506Z CREATED:20250703T172829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T185506Z UID:329114-1753291800-1753308000@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:EDUCATE. EMPOWER. ELEVATE: An Evening with Vidya Bharati's leaders DESCRIPTION:An evening to learn\, collaborate\, and support 3.3 million children \n\nJoin conversations about how our diaspora can support the children\nLearn about challenges of education for the lower income group & for children in the villages and remote areas\nKeynote by the President of a prominent university (to be announced)\nConversation with Venkat Srinivasan\, Founder of English Helper about their work in India\nDinner and entertainment by the Din Check band URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/educate-empower-elevate-an-evening-with-vidya-bharatis-leaders/ LOCATION:Burlington Marriott Hotel\, 1 Burlington Mall Rd.\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinners & Galas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EB-VB-v2-e1753187438880.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T210000 DTSTAMP:20250405T130418Z CREATED:20241206T221221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T130418Z UID:167486-1748795400-1748811600@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Akshaya Patra Boston Gala 2025 DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 2025 Akshaya Patra Boston Chapter Gala! We’re excited to announce the date and venue of our annual gala. We will share more information about the event very soon. URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/akshaya-patra-boston-gala-2025/ LOCATION:Burlington Marriott Hotel\, 1 Burlington Mall Rd.\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinners & Galas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AP-Boston-Gala-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Akshaya Patra":MAILTO:contact@apusa.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T223000 DTSTAMP:20250128T171348Z CREATED:20241218T225935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T171348Z UID:168242-1741453200-1741473000@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Outstanding Women and Woman of the Year Awards Gala DESCRIPTION: URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/outstanding-women-and-woman-of-the-year-awards-gala/ LOCATION:Burlington Marriott Hotel\, 1 Burlington Mall Rd.\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards,Awards Ceremony,Dinners & Galas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WOY-2025-buy-tickets-updated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T223000 DTSTAMP:20231206T215526Z CREATED:20231206T215526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T215526Z UID:138524-1714154400-1714170600@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Woman of the Year Gala DESCRIPTION: URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/woman-of-the-year-gala/ LOCATION:Burlington Marriott Hotel\, 1 Burlington Mall Rd.\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards,Dinners & Galas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T233000 DTSTAMP:20230921T155251Z CREATED:20230921T155251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T155251Z UID:133522-1699725600-1699745400@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Aligarh Mushaira DESCRIPTION:Aligarh Alumni Association Of New England Presents\nSIR SYED DAY MUSHAIRA 2023\nPlease Join Us with Urdu Shayeri and Ghazal of International Poets\nNovember 11th\, 2023 Saturday 6 PM at Tahanto Regional High School 1001 Main Street Boylston MA\nAmbareen Amber\nfrom Karachi\nTariq Subzwari\nfrom Karachi\nA.M.Turaz\nfrom Mumbai\nRajesh Reddy\nfrom Mumbai \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission $50\nDinner Box (Veg and Non-Veg) $15\nSponsors $250\, VIP $100\nEvent Timings:\nMeet and Greet with Dinner: 6 PM-7:30 PM\nMehfil-e-Shayeri: 7:30 PM-11PM\nContact Us\nMohammad Khalid: (508)-410-4603 Dr. Sadia Chaghtai: (603)-828-3060 Dr. Amjad Pervez: (734)-262-0720 Hasan Chowdhary: (617)-939-7619 Homaira Naseem: (508)-574-4684 Dr. Syed Mohsin Alvi: (617)-600-8702\nAll proceeds will go to SSESA (Sir Syed Excellence In Science Award) URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/aligarh-mushaira/ LOCATION:Tahanto Regional High School\, 1001 Main Street\, Boylston\, MA\, 01505\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinners & Galas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mushaira2023.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Aligarh Alumni Association Of New England":MAILTO:president@aaane.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T230000 DTSTAMP:20230921T155253Z CREATED:20230921T155253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T155253Z UID:133517-1697392800-1697410800@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Sir Syed Day With Anubhav Sinha DESCRIPTION:JASHN-E-TEHZEEB\nA live talk show of famous Bollywood director Anubhav Sinha\nwith renowned journalist Faridoon Shahryar. \nA fun rapid-fire on AMU will be worth celebrating ‘jo abr yahan se utthega vo saare jahan par barsega’.\naligarh alumni association of new england (AAANE)\, Boston\, USA shall celebrate SIR SYED DAY on SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 15\, 2023.\nMr. Anubhav sinha will be the chief guest\nAAANE will also felicitate Mr Sinha with\nlifetime achievement award for his exemplary work\nin the field of ART AND CULTURE.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/325880843283357 \n URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/sir-syed-day-with-anubhav-sinha/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Dinners & Galas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ssday-anubhav-sinha.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Aligarh Alumni Association of New England":MAILTO:president@aaane.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T220000 DTSTAMP:20230110T224700Z CREATED:20230110T224700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T224700Z UID:116267-1681493400-1681509600@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:20th Anniversary INDIA New England Woman of the Year Gala DESCRIPTION: URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/20th-anniversary-india-new-england-woman-of-the-year-gala/ LOCATION:Burlington Marriott Hotel\, 1 Burlington Mall Rd.\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards,Dinners & Galas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WOY-2023-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230131 DTSTAMP:20230110T223001Z CREATED:20230110T223001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T223001Z UID:116230-1673308800-1675123199@indianewengland.com SUMMARY:Nominate Your INDIA New England Woman of the Year DESCRIPTION:On April 14th\, at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington\, MA\, INDIA New England News will honour the 2023 Woman of the Year\, as well as 10 outstanding women in various categories. If you know South Asian women who have played an important role in shaping their business\, organization or society\, let us know who they are. Nominations close January 30\, 2023. \nNominations are open in various categories including business\, community service\, art\, culture\, education\, charity\, science\, research\, academic and health care among others. \nThe final selection process will consider achievements in a diverse range of fields and the list of finalists will be published before the event. \n*The nominee should be a resident of New England. \nSubmit Your Nomination Here URL:https://indianewengland.com/event/nominate-your-india-new-england-woman-of-the-year/ LOCATION:Burlington Marriott Hotel\, 1 Burlington Mall Rd.\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards,Dinners & Galas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indianewengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WOY-2023-eventbright-v2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR