Author: vbalaraman

Vanakkam all.  We are a quarter of the way into the year and the days seem to be moving along rapidly.  A mini barrage of celebrations are coming along the way starting with Lotus...

I have talked a lot about physical activity this year. Many of our members actually did the King Runners event of 5K this past Sunday.  Oahu is blessed with a lot of such events...

This year has been off to a very eventful start.  In some ways all of us are trying to get our bearings in a very unfamiliar beginning to the New Year.  In some ways...

Happy New Year.  Wishing all of our LOTUS ohana, a safe and productive year to follow. The year has started for many on a somber note with many a tragedies and challenges in these short 10...

Presidential Message – V. Balaraman     Happy Holidays all: The end of the year has crept on us and we are in the thick of the holiday season.  This is a time of celebration with...

Presidential Message – V. Balaraman November started with a lot of activity for our LOTUS team in coordinating our annual Diwali celebrations.  We believe the event held on November 3rd overall was a great success....

I have the pleasure of sharing messages from our Vice-President and one of our long time community advisory board member sharing her challenging journey in the last couple of years.  I solicit such write...

Vanakkam all: Being originally from Pune (Poona), Mah, India this time of the year is spent going around the street corners admiring the various installations glorifying Lord Ganesha. We are now in the window...

Presidential Message – V. Balaraman   Aloha. After the summer hiatus as Schools ramp up to get started for the new academic year, I am also invigorated to get our monthly communication going again after a...

Namaste all.  In a wink, two months of 2024 are behind us.  Many of you are probably working on your 2023 Tax Returns. Lotus appreciates all the donations received in the calendar year 2023....