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• Saheli -ISW Support Group, next session June 2 at 6 pm

  • Start
    5 May 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    16 Jun 2025
  • Location
    152 Main Street

  Sign up link for Support Group

  On Mondays (not Thursdays), next sessions

  May 5, 12, 19, (May 26 Closed), June 2, 9, 16 (six Mondays)

  Please note the session on June 2, 9, 16 will begin at 6 pm, not 5.30 pm, per attendees request.

  
  

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• ISW Graduation Havan 2025

  • When
    31 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    India Center 152 Main St Shrewsbury MA 01545

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  ISW Graduation Havan 

  12-1 Havan & blessings, 1-2 Lunch
  

  Join us for blessings for our graduating seniors

  Sponsored by Jagan Srinivasan and Snehalata Kadam, Yatin and Smita Manjrekar

  Please RSVP by Wednesday  May 28 evening for planning. Contact Geena for more info

  Link for voluntary Donations to ISW.  Please put ISW Graduates name in comment line.

  
  

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• ISWU "Understanding Artificial Intelligence: From Foundations to Frontiers" open to High Schoolers and adults

  • Start
    15 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    24 Aug 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    India Center, 152 main Street, Shrewsbury, MA

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  ISW University   presents  

  "Understanding Artificial Intelligence: From Foundations to Frontiers"
  

  If you are interested , but not sure, select the option to "attend the first session for free".

  Course Overview
  High Schoolers and New Learners/adults
  Duration: 10 Weeks
  Frequency: Weekly, 60-minute session.

  June 15, 22, 29 July 13, 20, 27 Aug 3,10, 17 & 24  Every Sunday

  10 -11 am (summer)

  Format: Lecture, hands-on activities, group discussions, and a capstone project
  Prerequisites: Basic computer skills; no prior programming experience required Please bring laptop to class (no ipads)

  $100 for all 10 sessions

  TBD possible session September 2025 

  Tutor: Devesh Srivastava, Global AI Expert @ Cisco

  
  

  For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

  We would also love to hear back from you on completion, so please fill out the survey

  Ashish Cowlagi 508-845-0035 Advisor for AI
  Atharv Deshpande Registrar
  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

  Join or renew your membership $25 annual fee  

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• ISWU SAT Online Math practice sessions for 9th & 10th grades

  • Start
    19 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    17 Jul 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    zoom only

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  Yash is back by parent request

  ISW University   presents  

  SAT Online Math classes for 9th & 10th grades for members only. Video needs to be on for online safety reasons
  Starting June 19, 26, July 10, 17, 2025 Thursdays (July 3 closed)
   6.30 - 8.00 pm
  $40 for all 4 sessions. 90 mins 

  TBD possible session starting July 24, 31, August  7 & 14,  2025 

  Tutor Yash Chauhan, recent Northeastern Graduate and experienced SAT tutor

  Join or renew your membership $25 annual fee  

  
  

  For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

  We would also love to hear back from you on completion, so please fill out the survey

  ISW University Team

  Usha Yadav 508-845-0035 Advisor
  Atharv Deshpande Registrar
  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

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• ISW International Yoga Day 2025 Open to all

  • When
    21 Jun 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    INDIA CENTER 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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  ISW Celebrates International Yoga Day 2025 

   Open to all  Saturday June 21, 2025

  To Observe and celebrate International Day of Yoga !

  BRING YOGA MAT Chair option is available

  During the Work Shop, We will be learning and practicing Jal-Nethi  Pranayama, and Meditation.

  
  

  ISW Team

  Narendra Karapukla (614) 597-3843

  Usha Yadav (508) 845-0035

  
  

  What you will gain: This workshop will help you to practice “Jal-Nethi” and Pranayam Confidently without any fear
  Since Pollen allergies are increasing in younger kids, This Workshop will also help in training Kidsfor Jal-Nethipractice
  Benefits Of Jel-Nethi
  •Cleanse the Nostrils and maintain Nasal Hygiene by removing dirt and bacteria trapped along with mucus
  •Daily Practice will help prevent or recover fast from cold/allergies due to weather changes or pollen
  •Removes Mucus and pollutants from the nasal passage and sinuses
  •It soothes the sensitive tissues inside the nose, which can assuage a bout of rhinitis or allergies
  •Jal-NethiHelps Prevent respiratory tract like Asthma, pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis
  •It Also helps cleanse eyes, ears and throat
  •it will help cure tonsillitis
  Benefits of Pranayama
  •Pranayama is bridge between Mind and Soul
  •Improves Lung capacity and function
  •Can manage Blood pressure ( both low and high blood pressure)
  •Helps in controlling stress , Anxiety and emotion
  Tones-up Nervous system
  •Oxignate blood
  •Improves Quality life span of a person practicing daily
  
  
  Devesh, Shreedhar Struti and Hemant still continue to offer free  yoga for now
  In Person Meditation on Sundays at India Center

  
  

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• ISW-Asian Festival, Free event

  • When
    21 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Worcester State University

  ISW _SEAMAC  22nd Asian Festival June 21 Saturday

  Since this is Free Admission, no need to register.  Choreographers applications are closed, Vendors and high school scholarships are open

  All pdfs are saved here, you may have to request access
  AF 2025 Scholarship application, due June 6, 2025.
  AF 2025 Vendor Application
  Use these if your dance application was approved
  AF 2025 Consent and Release forms
  AF 2025 Performance Description
  AF 2025 Performance Application
  

  Contact Cultural@iswonline.org

  Smita Manjrekar & Komal Tanna
  ISW Cultural Committee 
  
  Beena Krishnan, ISW-Asian Festival Chair
  

  
  

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• ISW & Woo Sox 2025 India Heritage Night SAVE THE DATE

  • When
    18 Jul 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Polar Park - 100 Madison Street, Worcester, Ma 01608

  ISW & Woo Sox 2025 India Heritage  Night

  Fireworks!! Dances, Indian Food, ISW info table & Indian fun

  Festivities start early: 5:30 PM, pre game 6.15 pm and game time 7 pm

  Discounted Woo Sox  ISW Tickets link   Tickets range from $12 to $36 each if you wish to sit togther in ISW section (7 & 8), with option to donate to ISW should you wish. Performers get free standing room tickets, however family needs to purchase tickets.  
  

  Worcester Red Sox vs Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders, PA
  TRIPLE-A AFFILIATE OF THE BOSTON RED SOX

  Contact Balki, Co-chair or Shiamin, Co-chair

  
  

  Buy tickets soon from WooSox, sell out soon

  

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• ISW India Day 2025 Come and celebrate

  • When
    9 Aug 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    at DCU Worcestor

  INDIA DAY 2025 - August 9th at DCU Center - FREE EVENT

  ‘Satyamev Jayate - Truth alone triumphs’

  Scroll down for links for sign up

  
  

  
  

  Free Admission
  DCU Center - Ground floor 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608

  We offer discounted parking using the Parking Ticket Validation desktop device which will be at the ISW Information Desk
  $x event parking 
  Major Taylor Blvd. Municipal Garage:
  30 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA
  

  Please email   ID25@iswonline.org if you want to sponsor or have a booth or choreograph or register for performing or have any questions.

  India Day 2025 Advt/Sponsor Registration Form

  India Day 2025 Payment link for Advt in Brochure

  India Day 2025 Sponsor Payment

  India Day 2025 Vendor Booth sign up & payment link

  India Day 2025 Choreographer/Cultural Form 

  ISW India Day 2025 Career Fair Booth Registration

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• Ganesha Idol Workshop - 2025

  • Start
    16 Aug 2025
  • End
    17 Aug 2025
  • Location
    152 Main Street, Shrewsbury

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  Please Register each participant separately!

  
  

  
  

  ISW Symphony - Ganapati Idol Workshop

  Day 1: 16 Aug 2025 -9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Making of the idol in clay

  Day 2:  August 17, 2025 - 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Painting the idol made on day 1

  
  

  Location: India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  

  Registration:

  Registration needed for all attendees

  Workshop fees:  $25 (Material included)  Some tools will be shared with other participants.

  
  

  Important notes:

  • The idol in clay will be made only on day 1, there will be no clay modeling on day 2
  • Children’s group - Ages 8-12. Parents are required to stay with the child.
  • Adult group - Ages 13 and up.

  For more information contact symphony@iswonline.org 

  Use ISW membership email id to login.

  
  

  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

  ISW Symphony and SGM team

  
  

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• ISW Cultural/Language School admissions (Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu & Assembly only

  • Start
    14 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    18 May 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • Location
    India Center

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   ISW School semester  registration and payment for September 2025 - May 2026 is now open.

  Early signup by September 5, will get free textbooks.

  
  

  Once school begins  we accept rolling admissions, throughout the year do contact us

  SCHEDULE
  

  Open House will be held on Sunday  September 14th, 2025,10 am to 12 pm  and can be attended by parents, teachers and students.All the languages are welcome to attend assembly on Sundays.

  In Person classes start 

  September 20, 2025, Saturday for Telugu

  September 21, 2025 Sunday for  two sessions
  Hindi & Marathi 9:30-11:30,  
  Gujarati, Tamil & Kannada  10:30-12:30
  

  Use ISW membership email id to login.  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here. For siblings or second language, the registration process and payment has to be a separate transaction.

  
  

  We follow the Shrewsbury Public School protocols regarding some holidays masking and safe distancing. Click here for more details for last year. 

  
  

   The ISW Cultural and Language School was established in 1992.  We believe that ‘a language binds a culture’ and we have a home base at our India Center Center in Shrewsbury, for our children who are the future of the Indian Community.  Language and Culture are intertwined and we provide  a safe place to learn, ask questions and participate in arts, music, activities and yoga.

   The school will meet every Saturday & Sunday morning from September to May. We currently have 17 classes in 7 different languages (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada) for all age groups, including Beginning Hindi for teenagers and adults. Conversational Sanskrit for adults 

   We will offer  yoga, and cultural classes on Sundays, the schedule is sent in weekly newsletter.

  Note that ISW offers free tuition if needed, due to financial hardship, contact us if you want additional information.
  

  Ruchi Chauhan 508-439-7607
  Shiamin Melville 508-353-4316   

  Contact: schoollead@iswonline.org  

  We typically keep in touch by email and Whatsapp. Both cell numbers provided will be attached to the child's class teacher's Whatsapp group with an option to opt out if desired.  

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