Monthly Archive for: ‘November, 2013’
Desi TV Duniya
Harshali Zine Files Case against Stalker Harshali Zine, recently spotted in the popular television serial Diya or Baati Hum in a cameo role, is quite upset. The pretty actress has filed a case after falling victim to the shameful act of stalking recently. While walking …
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Bollywood Today
Sonakshi Sinha Needs No Image Makeover Sonakshi Sinha is quite clear about her no bikini, no short skirts, no kissing funda. When asked if she would consider an image makeover, the pretty actress did not quite agree. She is extremely satisfied with her current Indian …
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Immigration Q & A November 2013
Author by Edward Boreth Q. I What’s going on with the new immigration law? Did they pass something that lets illegal immigrants get green cards? A. Although the Senate passed a bill this summer that would allow many undocumented immigrants to get work permits and …
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Book Review
Author by Dr. M. P. Ravindra Nathan AStories from My Heart: A Cardiologist’s Reflections on the Gift of Life By Dr. M. P. Ravindra Nathan Stories from My Heart is a collection of stories and essays that come straight from the author’s heart. Dr. M. …
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Nurture a Healthy Heart
Nurture a Healthy Heart Heart disease is fast emerging as a threat to Indians, both here in the United States and those in India. Despite the fact that many Indians follow a vegetarian diet, many still eat diets rich in fats, sweets, and cholesterol. While …
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Honoring Mahatma Gandhi: South Florida Essay Winners
Recently, Desh-Videsh held an essay competition among Bala Vihar children at the Florida Hindu Mandir in Oakland Park, Florida. The essays were to expand on the philosophies and teachings of Mahamta Gandhi. In honor of Gandhiji’s October 2nd birthday, we are delighted to publish the …
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Desh-Videsh Congratulates the HAF 2013 NextGen Essay Contest Winners
Young writers participating in the 2013 NextGen Essay Contest, sponsored by Hindu American Foundation (HAF), were asked how this quote inspired them to be Hindu American advocates. Contestants, in three categories based upon their age — 14-17, 18-22, and 23-27 years — were judged on …
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Diwali Going Beyond Traditional Identities for a New Religio-Spiritual Perspective By: Priyanka Ramlakhan, MPA
Author by Priyanka Ramlakhan For a Hindu celebrating Diwali in the West, images of diyas, rangoli, and mithai are conjured accompanied by the sweet melody of bhajans. For most Indians belonging to the diaspora, Diwali is not only an observance marked by merriment, but also …
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