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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know Community News India Times (January 24, 2026 - January 30, 2026) January 30, 2026 7 O n January 19, 2026, in Burlington, Massachu- setts, the Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA) – New England, along with all it’s partner orga- nizations held a free community health camp at the Center of Creative Arts in Burlington, Massachusetts, to commemorate MLK Day, honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through community service. More than 300 members of the community were served with medical, dental and vision checks at no cost, thanks to several healthcare professionals of Indian ori- gin, including: Dr. Anahita Dua, Director of the Vascular Laboratory and Associate Leader of Advanced Vascular Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital; Ravindra Ze- nde of Jatan Foundation for Inclusion (Social worker with focus on vision care); Dr Shivkumar, Senior Psychiatrist and Dementia Specialist; Dr Sapna Agarwal, Primary Care Physician. Others involved included Dr. Nirav Patel, USCIS-Desig- nated Civil Surgeon; Dr. Bijal Patel, Cardiologist; Dr. Sarju Ganatra, Cardio-Onco-Metabolic Medicine Physician; Dr. RamYadav, Dentist; Dr Shezan Fouzdar; Dr. Radha Bansal; Dr. Sweschha Bhatt; Shalu Yadav, Physical Thera- pist; Punithavathy, Clinical Dietitian; and Pooja Arora, Attorney specializing in Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts. The event was emceed by Jyoti Singh ( FIA-Director) with brief description of Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. and his legacy for the pursuit of equality and social harmony. Sahana Purohit, a social worker, was the chief guest of the event. Sanjay Gokhale, Vice President of FIA – New England, welcomed all the Physicians and other volunteer health- care workers, and explained the motivation and agenda for the medical camp. Abhishek Singh, president of FIA – New England said, “We are inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior’s dream of equality and social harmony, and wanted to honor his memory by organizing free community health- care camp with free vision checks and dispensing of read- ing glasses at no cost”. Many prominent community leaders attended this healthcare camp, including Nilesh and Deepa Agar- wal and Dipak Garg of the India Association of Greater Boston; Devendra Patil, Owner of The Treasury/Rassa/ Bombay Launch Restaurant Chain; Rakesh and Aditi Soni, Prominent entrepreneur and Saheli Executive; Hetal and Java Joshi, founders of the Academy of Creative Art; Manisha Jain, executive director of Ekal Vidyalaya; Mohan Nannapannei, founder & president of Team Aid; Vikas Deshpande of HSS; Dr. Monie and Arun Malhotra; Dr. Ranjani and Anil Saigal, Founders of Lokvani; Rakesh and Deepti Kavsari and Anand Sharma, FIA-NE execu- tives; and Sonal Limbachia. Young volunteers included Mitesh Soni, Mahesh Chilka, Rasik Mehta, Tisha Singh, Saisa Sharma, Pragna Kavsari, Abhuday Singh and Ranuday Singh. Amol Penshanwar and Shova Sharma thanked all the partners, including Jatan foundation, Restoring Vision, Academy of Creative Arts, The Treasury, Lynn &Woburn Urgent Care & Happy Life Adult Day Care, as well as all the participating healthcare professionals, supporters and volunteers for making the camp a success. Foundation Of Indian Americans-New England Hosts Health Camp On MLK Day By a StaffWriter NJ’s Surati For Performing Arts’ Sold-Out “Glimpses Of India” Captivates Cocoa, Florida At Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse S urati for Performing Arts (Surati FPA), a Jersey City, New Jersey–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, presented a sold-out performance of its original dance-theater-musical production, “Glimpses of India,” at The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse (HCVP) on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The 90-minute live performance was presented in partner- ship with Manav Mandir Temple and India Fest, bring- ing together families, community members, and arts supporters for a vibrant celebration of Indian culture and heritage. Conceived, created, and directed by Rimli Roy, Founder & Artistic Director of Surati for Performing Arts, who also choreographed most of the dances, Glimpses of India is a family-friendly dance-theatre production that weaves Indian classical, folk, and contemporary genres with storytelling, musical theatre, and rich visual design. The production’s music included several original compositions by renowned composers and performers from India, Sumit Roy and Rajesh Roy, adding a deeply personal and powerful musical foundation to the show’s narrative arc. A special performance was included at the end of the show by a Cocoa Beach local artist, Cathy. She performed “Lascia ch’io pianga” (Italian for “Let me weep”) a famous aria from George Frideric Handel’s 1711 opera Rinaldo, which is a scene from Surati’s other production Ramaa- van – A Musical, where Sita’s soul laments for her beloved Rama. “Glimpses of India is an invitation, an experience that honors tradition while making it accessible, exciting, and meaningful for audiences of all backgrounds,” said Rimli Roy, Founder & Artistic Director of Surati for Perform- ing Arts. “We are grateful to the Cocoa community and Manav Mandir Temple and India Fest for welcoming Surati to Florida and making this evening such a memo- rable celebration.” The featured artist team included: Harsha Harikumar, Jayanta Banerjee (Jay), Jonathan Power, Sonia Mukher- jee, Kijana Lewis, Tatiana Bahoque, Thansi Thatipamula, Archana Krishna, Juliana Hassouna, JamainVictor, Vidhya Dinesh, Ayaansh Dey, Suman Chakraborty, Sarath Thati- pamula and Rimli Roy. Together, the ensemble brought energy, nuance, and artistry to a stage experience that highlighted India’s diversity through movement, music, and theatrical storytelling. About Glimpses of India “Glimpses of India” is Surati for Performing Arts’ original dance-theatre showcase celebrating India’s cultural richness through a mix of classical, folk, fusion, Bollywood, contemporary dance forms and live music, integrated with storytelling, musical theatre, and vivid stage visuals. A captivating journey that both entertains and educates audiences about India’s cultural heritage. About Surati for Performing Arts Surati for Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Jersey City, dedicated to promoting Indian art and culture through performances, arts-in-education, and community engagement. Found- ed by Rimli Roy, Surati’s acclaimed productions and festivals— including Holi Hai and Ramaavan – A Musical — have been showcased at the United Nations, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and featured in CNN, NBC, and Vogue. Surati’s year-round programming is made possible by Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, Dance NYC, National Endowment for the Arts and New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund. Press Release: Surati for the Performing Arts PHOTOS:SURATI FORTHE PERFORMING ARTS Scene from a performance by NJ-based Surati for the Performing Arts, in Orlando, Florida. PHOTOS: PHOTOS:FIA-NEW ENGLAND FIA-New England organizers and participants in the Health Camp hosted on January 19, 2026. Scenes from the Health Camp hosted by FIA-New England on January 19, 2026, to observe MLK Day.