In Chai With Manju, State Treasurer Deb Goldberg Talks About Women Empowerment, Her Passions and Philosophy of Life

BOSTON—It was 1988, shortly after grocery giant Stop & Shop’s stock had plunged in the 1987 market crash. To fend off a hostile takeover by a corporate raider, the company went through a $1.23 billion leveraged buyout with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. By 1989, the Goldberg family, which had

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In Chai With Manju, Frontline Physician Dr. Bhadelia Talks About Fighting Ebola Virus, Travels to Sierra Leone, Family And Becoming Woman of the Year

WALTHAM, MA— Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, MD, Director of Infection Control, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratory, is the frontline physician fighting ebola virus. In an exclusive interview with Chai With Manju, Dr. Bhadelia talks about her travels to Sierra Leone, the deadly infectious ebola virus, its treatment and her family, inspiration

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Dreamcatchers Present Gautam Narula, Author of Remain Free

WALTHAM, MA—At 22, Gautam Narula has published his latest book entitled: Remain Free. This is the story of Troy Anthony Davis, a black man accused of murdering a white police officer in cold blood. Despite worldwide protests and belief by many in his innocence, Davis was executed by the state

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Fashion Show at Bridal Expo & Diwali at Taj Presents Dreamcatchers From Teens to Fifties

Fashion Show at Bridal Expo & Diwali at Taj Presents Dreamcatchers From Teens to Fifties BOSTON: The dreamcatcher models, who will display elegant ethnic wear at the Fall Bridal & Diwali Mela Dreamcatchers Fashion Show at Taj Boston on Sunday, Nov. 1, are truly inspiring and range from teens to

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Meet the Team Behind Dreamcatchers Fashion Show at Fall Wedding & Diwali Mela at Taj Boston

BOSTON—Meet the team that has put together probably the nation’s first fashion show themed after dreamcatchers. About a dozen participating models, who will display elegant ethnic wear at the Fall Bridal & Diwali Mela at Taj Boston on Sunday, Nov. 1, are dreamcatchers in their own ways. Their age ranges

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Dreamcatcher: Entrepreneur, Angel Investor and Philanthropist Santhana Krishnan on His Asian Art Gallery Dream

  CHELMSFORD, MA—Meet Santhana Krishnan, an entrepreneur CEO, angel investor, corporate executive and philanthropist with a passion for art and providing a platform for artists. His dream came true with his founding of Asian Art Gallery currently hosting its 9th art exhibition. In an exclusive Dreamcatchers video interview series, Krishnan

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Kaushiki Chakraborty and SAKHI Band Present Spectacular Show at Full House, Make History

LEXINGTON, MA— The spectacular performance by the six-member SAKHI band led by India’s top vocalist of the modern generation Kaushiki Chakraborty made a history in Boston on Friday. It was the first time that an all-women band of Indian classical musicians and dancer performed in Boston. Also, it was the

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Saheli Raises Over $80,000 During it House-Full Fundraising Gala, Exceeds its Goal

WALTHAM, MA—Saheli-Boston, a non-profit community-based organization that crusades against domestic violence and is dedicated to empowering South Asian women and their families in New England, raised over $80,000 and reached its stated goal during its fundraising gala on Sept. 18 at Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA. “I am really excited

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In Chai With Manju, Annette Philip Talks About AR Rahman Experience at Berklee, Her Upcoming Performance at Saheli Fundraiser Gala and Her Life

BOSTON— Annette Philip is an Indian vocalist, pianist, composer and a recording artist. Currently, she is a faculty member of the Voice and Ensemble Departments at Berklee College of Music, as well as an ensemble director for Berklee’s Education outreach City Music Program. Philip is also the founder of Berklee’s

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In Chai With Manju Interview, Actor Anupam Kher Talks About His Native Kashmir, Says “I do not plan my life. I live my life”

WAKEFIELD, MA—Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who has acted in nearly 500 Indian movies and over 100 plays, was recently in Boston for his Hindi drama “Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha.” He sat down for an exclusive interview with Chai With Manju celebrity series. The sold-out play, in which Kher starred

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