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Checkout what is a happening at India Society of Worcester - These are some of the Upcoming events at ISW which happen once a year only. So don't miss out and register to attend the events. Many of these are Free Member only event or Member discounted events.

Upcoming events

    • 25 May 2024
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • India Center, 152 Main Street, SHrewsbury, MA
    Register

    IYG- Youth Empowering Youth Part 2

    Preparing ahead: A Roadmap to Land the Right College

    MIT alumni Shashvat Srivastav will be joining us who has done home schooling before being accepted into MIT and now working in California

    For more information contact iygeb@iswonline.org 



    How to get Involved in IYG

    TWO STEP

    (1) Get an ISW Family membership $25 annual fee
    (2) Send an email to iygeb@iswonline.org with ISW membershio proof and request to join IYG


    If you would also like to receive IYG updates over text, you can text “@iygsec” to 81010

    Follow us on Instagram

     https://www.instagram.com/indian_youth_group_/

    • Dhruv Jagan President 
    • Tanvi Gahlot - Vice President
    • Arin Shinde, Anushka Singh - Secretaries
    • Aaditya Yadav - Treasurer 
    • Sohan Hegde - Project Manager 
    • Usha Yadav and Shilpa Kulkarni- Advisors






    • 1 Jun 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    • INDIA CENTER, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
    Register

      ISW University   presents  

    How to to support LGBTQIA+ in our community

    DESCRIPTION: Together, we will discuss ways to be an ally by educating ourselves and to understand how we can speak up for the queer community in order to decrease mental health risk, reduce bullying in educational spaces, and foster understanding among families.

    Panel Presenters

     Ali Kane , Organizational Inclusion Consultant, Worcester, Alk Consulting, MA

    Vivian Saravanan, Medical Student Dartmouth College, NH

    Shubh Agrawal , Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student, William James College, Newton, MA

    Ritika RastogiDevelopmental Psychologist/Postdoctoral Researcher, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School 


    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








    • 1 Jun 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Ma
    Register
    ISWU Online Workshop: Can you do CANVA?

    June 1, 2024  Saturday 

    Session  11.30am=12.30 pm  in person 

    No skills required, set up for  free Canva account to be done by attendee prior to class
    Ages 10-90 years.
    Cost $5 per participant 
    One hour session

     Keerthana Balakrishnan 


    ISW University  Team

     
    Usha Yadav  Advisor
    Atharva Deshpande  Registrar
    Ashish Cowlagi, Facilitator
    Shiamin Melville, Chair




    • 7 Jun 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Polar Park - 100 Madison Street, Worcester, Ma 01608

    ISW & Woo Sox 2024 Indian Heritage Day

    Fireworks!!

    Dances, dhol, Indian Food, ISW info table & Indian DJ

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

    Worcester Red Sox vs Red Wings, Rochester, NY
    TRIPLE-A AFFILIATE OF THE BOSTON RED SOX

    Discounted Woo Sox  ISW Tickets Section 4 & 5 approx $30 here


    Contact Jagan Srinivasan, Chair

    Buy tickets soon from WooSox, sell out soon

    • 8 Jun 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • 152 MAIN STREET, SHREWSBURY,MA,01545
    Register

    ISW WEW- Authenticity: "Your path to finding inner beauty"

    Women Who Launch Together "A Book of Empowerment"

    An event that emphasizes collaboration and shared success, capturing the essence of women empowering women with three influential women leaders, launching their book
    Shaleen Sheth, Deepa Jhaveri and Manju Sheth. 

    Followed by an anti-bullying pageant.

    Authenticity: "Your path to finding inner beauty" "

    For more information text (508)-981-7801


    JUNE 8TH 2024

    Book Discusssion followed by Ramp Walk: 4:00-6:00PM

    For more info, contact 

    Swara Gurao, Neha KaushalProf. Snehalata Kadam




    • 21 Jun 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • INDIA CENTER 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
    Register

    ISW Celebrates International Yoga Day 2024 outdoors   Open to all

     Friday June 21, 2024

    To Observe and celebrate International Day of Yoga !

    BRING YOGA MAT

    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 Saturdays & Sundays at India Center


    • 24 Jun 2024
    • 6:30 PM
    • 15 Jul 2024
    • 7:15 PM
    • INDIA CENTER, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
    Register

      ISW University   presents  

    SAT English classes for 8th, 9th & 10th grades.
    Starting June 24, 2024 (TBD)
    MONDAYS at 6.30 -7.15 pm at INDIA CENTER
    $20 for all 4 sessions. 45 mins   Practice papers will be provided 

    Tutor Aashi Gupta


    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








    • 25 Jun 2024
    • 6:30 PM
    • 16 Jul 2024
    • 7:15 PM
    • INDIA CENTER, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
    Register

      ISW University   presents  

    SAT Math classes for 8th, 9th & 10th grades.
    Starting June 25, 2024 (TBD)
    TUESDAYS at 6.30 -7.15 pm at INDIA CENTER
    $20 for all 4 sessions. 45 mins   Practice papers will be provided and intro to online classes available 



    Arya Sheth Tutor

    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








    • 30 Jun 2024
    • 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • India Center 152 Main St Shrewsbury MA 01545
    Register

    Join us for blessings for our graduating seniors

    Contact Geena for more info


    • 10 Aug 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • at DCU Worcestor
    Register

    India Day 2024 August 10th Saturday at DCU Center, Worcester 


    Free Admission
    DCU Center - 3rd 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
    $8 event parking 
    Major Taylor Blvd. Municipal Garage:
    30 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA
    (above Mezcal Tequila Cantina)


    • Please email  ID24@iswonline.org if you want to sponsor or have a booth or choreograph or have any questions.


    India Day 2024 Advt Sponsor Sign Form and Payment link for Brochure














    • 21 Sep 2024
    • Mechanics Hall, Worcester
    Register


    We are hoping to complete our capital campaign for the New India Center with this Gala.  Thank you in advance for your support.

    Volunteer to Help,  Reserve seats or Questions  - Click Here

    Contact

    • Gala Committee Chair : Mrs. Shiamin Melville 
    • Fundraising Chair : Dr. Sanjay Shah


Past events

17 May 2024 ISW Sports: Monthly Family Games Night May 17
12 May 2024 ISW Art Festival - 2024
4 May 2024 ISW Antakshari
30 Apr 2024 ISW-PEN Intro to diversity certification and contracting
21 Apr 2024 ISW Ram Navami & Mata Ki Chowki
17 Apr 2024 ISWU Can you do CANVA? Online Workshop to create social media posts, presentations, posters
11 Apr 2024 ISW Gangaur Puja
24 Mar 2024 ISW Satsang: Sant Mat Spiritual Lecture on Festival of Holi
16 Mar 2024 ISWU & IIT Agne How To Survive the ChatGPT Invasion - Strategies for Parents & Students
16 Mar 2024 ISWU & ISW PEN presents Industry Wisdom for Personal Growth
9 Mar 2024 ISW WEW- Self-awareness through Mind-Body Harmony
2 Mar 2024 ISW & Learnquest: Free Classical music concert Aditya Shah & team
17 Feb 2024 ISW PEN event - Chat with Tax Guru - Dr. Satya Mitra
16 Feb 2024 ISW Sports Game Night at India Center
10 Feb 2024 ISW WEW- An Artistic reflection of our cultural diaspora
4 Feb 2024 ISW Annual General Body Meeting 2024
19 Jan 2024 Game Night at India Center
13 Jan 2024 ISW WEW - Celebrating 3 years of Women Empowering Women
16 Dec 2023 IYG- Youth Empowering Youth: A Roadmap to Land the Right College
15 Dec 2023 ISWS Dhol Tasha Lezim Workshop
9 Dec 2023 ISWU Spiritual Anatomy with Heartfulness workshop
2 Dec 2023 ISW Christmas Celebration 2023 CLOSED
1 Dec 2023 ISW WEW - Walk Run Competition 2023
22 Nov 2023 ISW Diwali 2023 Entry Tickets
19 Nov 2023 ISW Diwali 2023 Laxshmi Pooja
18 Nov 2023 ISW Diwali Cultural Show 2023
18 Nov 2023 Diwali Cultural 2023- Vendor Payment Link
17 Nov 2023 Game Night at India Center
5 Nov 2023 ISW Diwali at Worcester Art Museum, Free admission all day
1 Nov 2023 ISW Celebrate Karwachuath Pooja GAMES, MUSIC, PRIZES, FUN
20 Oct 2023 ISW Durga Puja & Cultural Events 2023 Five days celebrations
13 Oct 2023 ISW Garba - ONLINE sales not available, LIMITED $20 tickets at the door JHANKAR LIVE SINGING FRIDAY- October 13th
10 Oct 2023 ISW-PEN and ElevAsian Business Pitch Contest
24 Sep 2023 ISW Ganeshotsav
23 Sep 2023 Shrewsbury's Got Talent
16 Sep 2023 ISW-Shadaj presents Rahul Sharma Concert
16 Sep 2023 ISWU: Ganpati Special 3D Printing Workshop Grade 1- Adult (Grandparents welcome!)
16 Sep 2023 ISW Symphony Ganpati Idol making Workshop
12 Sep 2023 ISW-PEN and ElevAsian Info Session for Business Pitch Contest
10 Sep 2023 Classical Music Concert: Anirudh Verma Collective at Kresge, MIT
21 Aug 2023 ISW School OPEN HOUSE
5 Aug 2023 ISW India Day 2023 Celebrating Incredible Sixty Wonderful Years
22 Jul 2023 Humrahee Zumba for Humrahi plus more
18 Jul 2023 ISWU Can you do CANVA? Create social media posts, presentations, posters
15 Jul 2023 ISW Hasya Kavi Sammelan at India Center July 15
15 Jul 2023 ISW collaboration with ICC - Health Care Proxy and Living Will
9 Jul 2023 ISW Graduation Havan
8 Jul 2023 ISW Meet IYG at India Center July 8
21 Jun 2023 ISW International Yoga Day 2023 Open to all
18 Jun 2023 ISW and Kalashri Boston - Hindi Play at India Center (new venue)
17 Jun 2023 ISW Container Party
16 Jun 2023 ISWU & ISW Sports: Come and Play Chess this weekend
10 Jun 2023 ISW-PEN & ISWU: College Prep 101
4 Jun 2023 ISW June 4 cancelled due to rain Aaja Nachle! (Let's Dance to Bollywood Beats!) at NE Botanical Garden at Tower Hill Boylston, MA
3 Jun 2023 Indian Youth Group (IYG) and ISW WEW - Next Generation Speak
24 May 2023 Bridge Night at India Center
12 May 2023 ISW WEW- LET'S CELEBRATE "HER" SOLD OUT
6 May 2023 ISW Antakshari 2023
29 Apr 2023 ISW Art Festival - 2023
12 Apr 2023 ISWU & NEBG co-hosts Dayamani 's climate change lecture at Towerhill
8 Apr 2023 ISW WEW - Mental Well-being Discussion
8 Apr 2023 ISW-PEN: Open Networking Event
2 Apr 2023 ISW Ramnavami
24 Mar 2023 ISW Gangaur - Celebrate Shiva and Parvati
19 Mar 2023 ISW WEW - Women leaders bringing positive change across the globe
18 Mar 2023 ISW & Learnquest: Evening of Indian Classical Music CLOSED
17 Mar 2023 ISW Sports: Monthly Family Games Night Registration closed
11 Mar 2023 ISW-PEN: Real Estate Investing Part 2- Deep Dive into multi-family ownership & Passive investing
9 Mar 2023 Rang-Malhaar - Art workshop
4 Mar 2023 Postponed due to inclement weather-ISW WEW - Women leaders bringing positive change across the globe
26 Feb 2023 MahaShivratri
25 Feb 2023 Wintertainment - Hindi Songs
18 Feb 2023 Harvest Festival - 2023
9 Feb 2023 Kids - Valentine Cards making workshop
29 Jan 2023 ISW Annual General Body Meeting 2023
21 Jan 2023 ISW-WEW Celebrating Women Empowering Women Initiative
14 Jan 2023 ISW-PEN: Real Estate Investing 101 - Why and How?
12 Jan 2023 ISW Symphony Art Intro to Decoupage
16 Dec 2022 ISW Sports: Indoor Game Night on Friday December 16th
15 Dec 2022 ISW Symphony Art workshops on Decoupage (Thursday)
8 Dec 2022 ISWS Dhol Tasha Lezim Workshop
3 Dec 2022 ISW Christmas 2022
19 Nov 2022 ISW Diwali at Botanical Garden at Tower Hill 'Festival of Lights' 2022
13 Nov 2022 Diwali Cultural Event 2022
6 Nov 2022 ISW WAM (Diwali at Worcester Art Museum)
30 Oct 2022 ISW Diwali Laxshmi Pooja
15 Oct 2022 ISW-PEN & IIT AGNE: Inpowering Leadership: A paradigm for navigating change and disruption
1 Oct 2022 ISW Dandiya Dhamaka Garba - SATURDAY - October 1st
24 Sep 2022 Shrewsbury Got Talent - ISW and SOS
18 Sep 2022 ISW School OPEN HOUSE
13 Sep 2022 ISW 2022 Silent Auction
11 Sep 2022 ISW Intro to Dnyaneshwari & Meditation Session
10 Sep 2022 WEW:New Job, New Country! Embracing and Empowering A Multi-Cultural Work Environment
4 Sep 2022 ISW Ganeshotsav
21 Aug 2022 ISW Krishna Janmashtami
20 Aug 2022 Ganesha Idol Workshop
17 Aug 2022 3D printing - Ganesha structure (specially for Ganeshotsav)
14 Aug 2022 Meghdhanush - Music Poetry and Short films
13 Aug 2022 ISW-PEN: Summer Session Starting a Business
6 Aug 2022 ISW INDIA DAY pre-registration for Vaccines at Health Stop booth
6 Aug 2022 ISW India Day 2022
23 Jul 2022 Medicare 101 Seminar
10 Jul 2022 ISW School offers Free introductory family workshop for Sanskrit
9 Jul 2022 ISW Sports; Pickleball Demo, Play Volleyball, Play Chess
4 Jul 2022 ISW Hasya Kavi Sammelan at India Center
25 Jun 2022 ISWU SAT Math classes on Sundays Session B
21 Jun 2022 ISW Celebrate International Yoga Day 2022 Open to all
18 Jun 2022 MT Wachusett Hike Saturday, June 18th, 2022
12 Jun 2022 Antakshari 2022 Finals
12 Jun 2022 ISW Graduation Havan -Pooja
11 Jun 2022 ISW-PEN: Estate Planning in India
11 Jun 2022 Symphony - Dhol Tasha Lezim at Faneuil Market
5 Jun 2022 Antakshari 2022 Prelims June 5, 2022 at 2 PM
1 May 2022 ISWU SAT Math classes on Sundays Session A
30 Apr 2022 ISW - PEN & WEW Joint Event - Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Small Business
30 Apr 2022 ISWU and IIT AGNE: 3D Printing Workshop for Grade 1 and up
30 Apr 2022 ISWU and IIT AGNE: 3D Printing Workshop for Advanced enthusiasts
24 Apr 2022 ISW IYG Showcase 2022 @ India Center (in Person)
23 Apr 2022 ISW Symphony -Fine Arts Festival
16 Apr 2022 ISW School offers Free introductory family workshop for Sanskrit
10 Apr 2022 DPH Focus Group: Speak up for Indian Community
10 Apr 2022 ISW Ram Navami Puja
9 Apr 2022 ISW-PEN: Estate Planning
8 Apr 2022 ISW In celebration of Shobha
14 Mar 2022 Bolly zumba - Free Trial Session
12 Mar 2022 Getting Past the Gatekeeper! – An ISW PEN Resume Clinic
6 Mar 2022 ISW Maha Shivratri Pooja at noon
5 Mar 2022 WEW: The Next Generation Speaks Webinar
26 Feb 2022 ISW Humrahee
16 Feb 2022 ISW PEN Webinar: OurCrowd – A Hybrid Venture Capital and Crowd Investing Model
12 Feb 2022 ISW Harvest Festival FB Live Saturday
8 Jan 2022 WEW: The Art of Self-portrayal: Defining your presence ONLINE
18 Dec 2021 ISW PEN Event: Launching your own small business
17 Dec 2021 Dhol Tasha Lezim Workshop
12 Dec 2021 ISW Community Service Day - India Center
11 Dec 2021 ISW Christmas 2021 Watch on ISW/FB Live, registrations closed
20 Nov 2021 ISW Diwali at Tower Hill 'Festival of Lights' SOLD OUT
13 Nov 2021 ISW Diwali Cultural event
7 Nov 2021 ISW Diwali Laxmi Pooja our new center. November 7, 2021 Members only
7 Nov 2021 ISW Diwali at Worcester Art Museum "Festival of Lights"
2 Nov 2021 ISW Symphony BollyZumba - Winter session
16 Oct 2021 ISW Navratri Rangila Raas Garba SOLD OUT
14 Oct 2021 ISW WEW: The Transformative Power to be Professionally Successful
9 Oct 2021 ISW PEN meeting: Job Search Strategies
5 Oct 2021 BollyZumba
26 Sep 2021 Palatable Pickles (Achar making workshop and snacks)
20 Sep 2021 ISW Tutoring: Tutoring Sept 2021 onward
18 Sep 2021 ISW & Spirit of Shrewsbury: Shrewsbury Got Talent
12 Sep 2021 ISW Ganeshotsav
11 Sep 2021 ISW PEN meeting: Planning for your financial future
29 Aug 2021 ISW Krishna Janmashtami at India Center
28 Aug 2021 ISW Symphony - Ganesha idol Workshop (2 days)
14 Aug 2021 ISW PEN meeting: Is Business Ownership an option for you?
12 Aug 2021 ISW WEW: Summer Reflections & Achievements
11 Aug 2021 ISWU: Middle Schoolers Guide to Managing Time
7 Aug 2021 ISW India Day'21 @ India Center
6 Aug 2021 ISW India Day'21 Online Pre Event
10 Jul 2021 Professional and Entrepreneurial Network (PEN) meeting
10 Jul 2021 Palatable Pickles (Achar making workshop and snacks)
19 Jun 2021 ISW Mt Wachusett Hike, all welcome
13 Jun 2021 ISW Graduation 2021 Satsang-Havan
12 Jun 2021 College Connect: Standardized Tests - Everything you need to know
10 Jun 2021 ISW Women Empowering Women (WEW) Intellectual Multitasking: Balancing Passion with Profession
25 May 2021 Free Admission to Tower Hill Botanical Garden for ISW members
23 May 2021 Hum Honge Kamyaab! : A Solidarity Event by ISW
23 May 2021 Community Covid-19 Vaccination Camp at India Center
22 May 2021 ISW Antakshari 2021 Finals – Sure'ely fun for Everyone!
22 May 2021 College Connect: Financial Planning: Obtain the best education at the best price!
8 May 2021 ISW University QI (key) Communication skills for middle schoolers
8 May 2021 ISW Antakshari 2021 Prelims – Sure'ely fun for Everyone!
2 May 2021 Community Covid-19 Vaccination Camp at India Center
24 Apr 2021 ISW Art Competition
19 Apr 2021 ISW Student Awards April 19, (due date extended)
18 Apr 2021 A conversation about Shrewsbury Schools
17 Apr 2021 ISW College Application Process: Crafting a great college application.
10 Apr 2021 IYG SAYAA online Trivia Game
20 Mar 2021 ISW Maha Shivratri
20 Mar 2021 College Application Process Let's talk ! Keeping the lines of communications open. March 20, 2021
6 Mar 2021 Unpacking Stigma, Breaking Barriers: Mental Health in the South Asian Community
26 Feb 2021 Seminar: COVID Vaccine Townhall
13 Feb 2021 ISW Harvest Festival
31 Jan 2021 ISW Annual General Body Meeting & Board Elections
23 Jan 2021 Navigating the college application process REGISTER to be added to group
19 Dec 2020 ISW Celebrates Christmas
21 Nov 2020 ISW Diwali Celeberations
17 Oct 2020 ISW Navratri Festival
30 Aug 2020 ISW Ganeshotsav Sohla
15 Aug 2020 An India Day recap
7 Aug 2020 ISW Virtual 3-Day India Day 2020
28 Jun 2020 ISW 2020 Graduation Satsang
20 Jun 2020 ISW Virtual Antakshari 2020
9 Feb 2020 ISW Annual General Body Meeting
8 Feb 2020 ISW Harvest Festival
14 Dec 2019 ISW Christmas Celebration
26 Oct 2019 ISW Diwali Puja for Members

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