Sunday August 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM - St. John High School, 378 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545  Register here 

South Asians face a disproportionately high risk of heart disease and diabetes-often at younger ages and with more severe symptoms than other populations. Factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and unique fat distribution patterns contribute to this increased risk.

The Brown Heart is a groundbreaking documentary that directly addresses this urgent health crisis, making its in-person screening especially important for the South Asian community.

“This is more than a film. It’s a wake-up call.” - Dr. Renu Joshi

Indian Circle for Caring invites you to a FREE live screening of The Brown Heart at four locations in Greater Boston area on Saturday August 23^rd and Sunday August 24^th.

View this 2 minutes trailer - https://youtu.be/5B9iLg1h-r0?si=3NiCgFF-C4E-XhSK

The Brown Heart is a compelling documentary that delves into the alarming rise of early and severe heart disease among South Asians. Directed by Drs. Nirmal and Renu Joshi, the film combines over 70 years of clinical experience with personal narratives and expert insights to shed light on this pressing health crisis.

After the screening you will have an opportunity to ask Drs. Nirmal and Renu Joshi, the directors and creators of this unique documentary, about this topic. In addition, you will have access to experts from local health organizations that have programs addressing the heart health and diabetes faces by South Asians.
 
Why attend in-person

• Understand the Unique Risks Facing South Asians
  • South Asians are two to four times more likely to experience a heart attack than other ethnic groups, with nearly 70% of heart attack deaths occurring between ages 30 and 60
  • The documentary reveals that heart disease often strikes South Asians earlier and without the classic warning signs, making awareness and early intervention critical
• Learn from Medical Experts in-person from large local Boston Healthcare organizations present at the Screening
  • Created by Drs. Nirmal and Renu Joshi-physicians with over 70 years of combined clinical experience-the film blends emotional patient stories with clear, actionable medical insight
  • The Joshi duo traveled across India, the UK, and the US, interviewing over 40 cardiologists, public health leaders, and survivors to uncover why South Asians are so vulnerable and what can be done to change this trajectory
• Direct Access to Leading Physicians
  • Drs. Nirmal and Renu Joshi will be present at the screening to answer questions, provide context, and offer guidance based on their research and clinical experience
  • This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the filmmakers, who are also practicing physicians deeply invested in South Asian health

 
Attending the screening of "The Brown Heart" offers a multifaceted benefit: educational insights, expert advice, and community engagement. It is an event that promises to be both informative and transformative for those seeking to understand and combat heart disease within the South Asian community

Locations and time
Saturday August 23^rd, 2025

• 10:00 AM - MassBay Community College, 50 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481 Wellesley, MA
• 4:30 PM - Chinmaya Mission of Boston, 1 Union St, Andover, MA 01810 

Sunday August 24, 2025

• 10:00 AM - Bristol Community College, 11 Field Rd, Attleboro, MA 02703
• 4:30 PM - St. John High School, 378 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545  

 
Please feel free to email us at lifestyle@ouricc.org if you have any questions about the webinar or the topics to be covered. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

“Chal Zindagi – Small Wins. Big Deal” Scheduled for Oct. 12 in Framingham, MA is a live concert created especially for families of individuals with special needs—though everyone is welcome.

• ** THIS REGISTRATION LINK IS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES ONLY**. 
• Tickets are free by using coupon in google doc form at this registration link 

To support the cause,  paid tickets are available here.

Have Questions or Want to Volunteer?:  Email: Oct122025@gmail.com

For families navigating the challenges of special needs, life is often marked not by grand achievements, but by deeply meaningful small victories—a step taken without support, an independent morning routine, or simply the courage to step up and be seen. These moments, though small to others, are life-affirming milestones. “Chal Zindagi” honors those triumphs with music, joy, and community

Vision-Aid Presents Broadway Style Bharatanatyam Musical: “Shakuntala - The Legend of the Lost Ring”

Sunday July 27th, 2025 4 PM EST. Collins Center for the Performing Arts, Andover, MA. Details here 

Enable, Educate and Empower the Visually Impaired

Marathi Music Program - NEMM

Featuring Dr. Saleel Kulkarni and Shubhankar Kulkarni 

धरोहर - वारसा स्वरांचा 

Date - June 22, 2025

Time - 5:00 PM

Venue - Innovation Academy, 72 Tyng Road, Tyngsboro

धरोहर – वारसा स्वरांचा"

Join us for an enchanting evening of music and harmony with Dr. Saleel Kulkarni and his son Shubhankar Kulkarni along with a talented group of musicians.

This is a concert across generations and includes classic melodies, devotional songs, Marathi and Hindi film songs and many originals from Dr. Saleel Kulkarni and Shubhankar Kulkarni.

A special concert that celebrates music, connections and traditions is surely going to be a rich, fulfilling experience not to be missed…

Buy Tickets at: https://www.tugoz.com/events/nemm/dharohar-varasa-surancha

Help by donating your gently used Sarees for India, April 14 to May 18, 2025.  Drop off dates at India Center on May 4 (School) in support of WeCare Charity   Contact Tejal Doshi, Ruchi Chauhan, Shiamin Melville or Sharat Amin. 

The Rotary Club of Westborough and Sustainable Westborough are pleased to invite you to the 4th annual Westborough Environmental Action Fair 2025.

• Event: Westborough Environmental Action Fair 2025
• Date: Saturday March 29, 2025
• Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
• Venue: Westborough High School

The fair is an opportunity to interact with a wide range of community members to learn about actions on environment related topics. This year we expect about 40 Exhibitors representing town departments, government agencies, utility providers, home energy service providers, community gardens and various energy related vendors. These exhibitors will share information to help our local community members learn and take advantage of various programs, services and products that are available for environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

Dozens of school students have prepared science exhibits about the environment and environmentally themed art posters. They will be present at the event to describe their work and showcasing their interest and passion for these issues. There will be games for attendees of all ages to provide a fun way to learn. There will be prizes for winners. There will be prizes for winners The Rotary Club will have a raffle for a large tree donated by OSTA (Olympus Surgical Technologies America).

For information: https://www.westboroughma.gov/1143/Westborough-Environmental-Action-Fair

Contact Sharad Mehta, President-elect, Rotary Club of Westborough, MA

Friends Of Indian Senior Citizens Organization (FISCO) is  offering biweekly lunch program for our seniors starting February 4, 2025 at the Senior Center, 38 Maple Avenue , Ma 01545  with support from the Shrewsbury Council on Aging (COA) 508-841-8640 

Starting February 4th, 2025 (1st and 3rd Tue Every Month)  11:30am to 1:00 pm  Hot Indian LUNCH will be served

RSVP by 31st Jan 2025  info@thefisco.org  

Contact Humrahee@iswonline.org if you want to volunteer to serve lunch

Grand Republic Day Mela Mission SHAKTI – Call for Equity & Justice More info here IAGB Grand Republic Day Mela 2025

The program will be held on January 25, 2025 (Saturday) at Burlington High School. The theme for the 2025 Republic Day Cultural Program is Mission Shakti – Call for Equity and Justice, a call for equity and justice to ensure that women and other genders have equal rights, resources, and opportunities. 

Learnquest Music Festival 2025 April 18, 19 & 20

Conference Schedule -

Friday April 18th (At MIT)
Anindo Chatterjee, Anubrata Chatterjee & Patri Satish Kumar

Saturday April 19th (At Regis College)
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sarod Grandmaster, Ayaan Ali Bangash, Amaan Ali Bangash Amit Kavthekar (Tabla) Anubrata Chatterjee (Tabla)
Akkarai Sisters – Subhalakshmi & Soarnalata Akkarai (Violin) K U Jaichandra Rao (Mridangam)
Supriyo Datta – Sangeet Mishra (Sarangi), Aarchik Banerjee (Tabla)
Shankari Krishnan – Raghul Ravichandran (Violin) VS Raghavan (Mridangam) Nerkunam Sankar (Khanjira)
Ravindra Katoti (Harmonium) – Sumit Naik (Tabla)
Saketharaman – KamalaKiran Vinjamuri (Violin) & Sai Giridhar (Mridangam) & Sowmya Narayanan (Ghatam)

Sunday April 20th ((At Regis College)
Ranjani Gayatri – Carnatic Vocal
Nishat Khan – Anindo Chatterjee
Rachna Bodas – Nitin Mitta (Tabla), Kaavya Valiveti (Harmonium)
Saxophone Trio – Phil Scarff, Shishir Kumar, Priyank Krishna Anup Banerjee (Tabla)
Sanjay Subramanian – Praveen Sitaram (Mridangam) Raghul Ravichandran (Violin)

Tickets - https://www.learnquest.org/conference/

Shrewsbury’s Nichelle Thinigar shines in the world of STEM innovation.

A talented sophomore from Shrewsbury High School has earned the prestigious title of National STEM Champion, a recognition awarded by the National STEM Festival. Nichelle is one of only two students in the entire state of Massachusetts to achieve this honor.