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Desh Videsh April 2020
Cover Story
Posted: March 31, 2020
From Vedic Sanskrit poems in the ancient Vedas crafted over 10,000 years ago to Hindi and English verses by Indian poets in modern times, poetry has found a special spot in the literary world. India has been the birthplace of some of the most versatile and talented poets and writers. Be it ancient poet Ved Vyas, Nobel prize winner Rabindranath …
Financial Planning
Posted: March 30, 2020
There are three uncertainties regarding the long term economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). One, whether a vaccine is invented to prevent the spread of the virus or not. Two, whether this virus will get eliminated during the summer months or it will reappear in the next winters. Three, whether the common man will develop immunity against the virus or …
India News
Posted: March 30, 2020
President Trump’s historic visit to India on February 24, 2020, was an important step towards the partnership between the world’s largest and oldest democracies of the world. President Trump was the sixth United States President to travel to India, and he was the first to visit Ahmedabad, Gujarat. At the rally Namaste Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined President Trump …
Get to Know
Posted: March 28, 2020
Born in India, Surabhi Adesh moved to Trinidad in the mid-1960s during her formative years. She grew up in Trinidad surrounded by music, art, literature, and culture. Given her parents were highly skilled educators in literature, languages, music, and philosophy, Adesh was surrounded by many aspects of the Indian culture. She learned early on to not only love her culture, …
Temples
Posted: April 1, 2020
On February 23, 2020, I was lucky enough to be a volunteer during the annual Day of Service at South Florida Hindu Temple. The day is dedicated to Hindus coming together to perform Seva, selfless service. It is about helping our community because most of us are very fortunate and blessed to have food and basic necessities. To me, the …
Poetry Corner
Posted: March 31, 2020
In honor of April being National Poetry Month, we are excited to share a few poems written by Megha Sood and Aarohi Talat Poems by Aarohi Talati Dance of Letters and Music of Words The elegant script of calligraphy on yellowed paper, marred only by the spots of tears that had once been. The curves in every letter, distorted through …
Health
Posted: March 31, 2020
You may find yourself having to practice social distancing this month and that may be a bit difficult since we are not used to being at home for so long. So, what can we do? It can actually be more fun than you think! There are a number of activities that you can do with the people you are quarantined …
Bollywood
Posted: March 25, 2020
With the outbreak of coronavirus and more than 52 confirmed cases in India, Reliance Entertainment has chosen to delay the release of two of its biggest films for this year. Rohit Shetty’s Sooryavanshi starring Akshay Kumar as the titular ATS officer is rumored to have been pushed to release on April 10, 2020. Meanwhile, the Ranveer Singh film 83, directed …
Desi TV
Posted: March 25, 2020
Rashami Desai is featured in the latest promo for Naagin 4 and is slated to play the role Shalaka. The actress of Uttaran fame was last seen on Bigg Boss 13. Though Desai didn’t win the celebrity reality show, she won hearts and admiration with her composed and calm dignity in an otherwise highly emotional show. A shot of Desai …
Editorial
Posted: April 2, 2020
Dear Readers, This month’s issue of Desh-Videsh covers so many things, I don’t even know where to start. But let me make an attempt. Coronavirus (COVID-19), as President Trump calls it the invisible enemy, has brought unprecedentedly tough times all over the world. It has disrupted our family life, social life and more importantly, business life. Seniors, and particularly people …
India News
President Trump’s historic visit to India on February 24, 2020, was an important step towards the partnership between the world’s largest and oldest democracies of the world. President Trump was the sixth United States President to travel to India,...
The following are the Nobel laureates who were Indian citizens at the time they were awarded the Nobel Prize. Born in India The following Nobel laureates were born as Indian citizens but were citizens of another country when they...
Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee, MIT economists whose work has helped transform antipoverty research and relief efforts, have been named co-winners of the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, along with another co-winner,...
When United States President Trump decided to share a stage with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston, Texas, in September 2019 in front of a crowd of over 50,000 Indian Americans, the political power held by Indian Americans...
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Bollywood
Pictures surfaced online of Ibrahim Ali Khan’s first professional photoshoot and his striking resemblance to his father Saif Ali Khan has fans swooning with nostalgia. Posing for the cameras in a black hoodie in one picture and a white...
Acclaimed film producer Dinesh Vijan recently shared his intention to produce Chinese Medium after the release of the upcoming movie Angrezi Medium. Tackling the important matter of education with levity, humor, and heartfelt emotions, Hindi Medium starring Irrfan Khan...
Ahmed Khan’s derogatory statement about films with female protagonists failing at the box-office led to furious social media backlash. After the release of his directorial Baaghi 3 on March 6, Khan spoke out against the critical review of the...
With the outbreak of coronavirus and more than 52 confirmed cases in India, Reliance Entertainment has chosen to delay the release of two of its biggest films for this year. Rohit Shetty’s Sooryavanshi starring Akshay Kumar as the titular...
Desi TV
MayaviMaling co-stars Harshad Arora and Aparna Kumar made headlines when they announced their romantic relationship in 2018. It was shocking for audiences because the pair play mother and son on screen. However, despite the controversy and the curiosity that has...
Ankit Siwach known for his roles in Manmohini and Rishton Ka Chakravyuh is set to return to television after his marriage with a negative role in Beyhadh 2. Siwach who got married last month to Nupur Bhatia returns for...
Akanksha Puri and Paras Chhabra’s breakup has been debated and discussed in the public eye for a long time now. The former couple’s complicated and tempestuous relationship has reached a particularly low point with Puri’s threats to take police...
Parth Samthaan celebrated his 29th birthday in style with his Kasautii Zindagii Kay co-stars. Showered with love and warm wishes by his close friends, Samthaan celebrated his birthday on the 11th of March with cake and champagne. Amongst the...
NRI News
The following are the Nobel laureates who were Indian citizens at the time they were awarded the Nobel Prize. Born in India The following Nobel laureates were born as Indian citizens but were citizens of another country when they...
Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee, MIT economists whose work has helped transform antipoverty research and relief efforts, have been named co-winners of the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, along with another co-winner,...
When United States President Trump decided to share a stage with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston, Texas, in September 2019 in front of a crowd of over 50,000 Indian Americans, the political power held by Indian Americans...
There was a time when the world was obsessed with how Indian Americans reigned in spelling bee contests and across the IT sector. Some of the best minds running IT giants are Indian American business people. Names such as...
Immigration News
TAMPA, Fla. — Roberta A. Guedes has pleaded guilty to mail fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a fraudulent scheme wherein she posed and practiced law as a licensed attorney. Guedes faces a maximum sentence of 22 years in...
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced new policy guidance implementing two decisions from the attorney general regarding how two or more DUI convictions affect good moral character (GMC) requirements and how post-sentencing changes to criminal sentences affect convictions...
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that it has completed a successful pilot testing phase and is implementing the registration process in the next H-1B lottery. Employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions for the fiscal year 2021...
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has reached the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year 2020. Nov. 15 was the final receipt date for new cap-subject H-2B worker petitions...
Religion
By Kanchan Gupta The Ramayan tells us that Sri Ram was banished from Ayodhya and sent into exile for 14 years to deny him the crown that was rightfully his. The great epic recounts the story of those 14...
India is known for its rich culture, heritage, and religious diversity. Home to a diverse range of faiths, the nation’s multi-religious identity lends itself to a unique landscape for visitors to enjoy. People from all over the world visit...
Hinduism believes in the concept of evolution of life on earth. Although it is not the same as the one known to modern science, in many ways and in a very fundamental sense, it is not much different from...
Those who are familiar with the beliefs and practices of Hinduism know that the River Ganga is the most sacred river for Hindus. People strive to make a pilgrimage to the banks of the river and immerse themselves in...
Health
By Chahna Tailor Happy February! Hope this finds you in good health! Speaking of health, what field of medicine do you use as your main form of treatment? Modern medicine or natural medicine? Most of us are likely to...
By Chahna Tailor Happy New Year and Happy New Decade!! How is the year starting off for you? Have you created any goals that you would like to achieve? If you reflect on the past resolutions, how many have...
Once a nasty cold, sore throat and cough sets in, we all know that it takes its own good time in going away, thus leaving your immunity system weak and exposed in the process, and taking a toll on...
Diabetes has become one of the most common health conditions these days. However, regular exercising can help in controlling diabetes. Yoga, in particular, can help in reducing blood sugar levels, aid in weight loss and help in reducing stress,...
Sports
We are devastated by the destruction caused to communities, families and wildlife by the bushfires across Australia, and our thoughts are with all those affected by this crisis. We encourage the global cricket family to support relief efforts through...
Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne has grabbed a career-best third place in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after a match-winning double-century against New Zealand in Sydney. Warner back among top five, Starc equals career-best fifth position Stokes, Anderson...
India opener Lokesh Rahul and captain Virat Kohli have made significant progress in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after producing two superb knocks each in the three-match home series against the West Indies which they won...
Aleem Dar will break Steve Bucknor’s record of most Test matches as an umpire in the first Test match between Australia and New Zealand, which commences in Perth on Thursday. • The 51-year-old from Pakistan overtakes Steve Bucknor in...
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