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Pramukh Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti in Boynton Beach
BAPS
December 8, 2019
4 PM
Orlando Holi Festival
Bill Frederick Park @Turkey Lake Orlando
March 14, 2020
11.00 AM to 7 PM
Ekal Se Taal Mila Ke Jhoom in Lawrenceville
Mountain View High School
December 15, 2019
5:30 PM
Punjabi Harvest Festival- Food – Dances & Fun
Walter C Young Middle
January 25, 2020
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Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel
23 November, 2019
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MyShadi Bridal Expo Raleigh 2020
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
Desh Videsh November 2019
Cover Story
Posted: October 21, 2019
Last month, I visited the state of Kerala in India for the first time. Many vacation here because of its natural beauty – the never-ending shoreline, miles and miles of serene backwaters, and rich wildlife. Kerala boasts everything from delectable food to the arts to stunning architecture. However, my reason for this visit is a little different. Kerala is also …
Travel
Posted: October 11, 2019
The rich history, culture, and heritage of India has so much to offer, from mesmerizing temples and historical monuments to lavish palaces and grand hills. Some of India’s most opulent royal palaces have been converted into heritage hotels. Admire the architecture and soak up the history by spending a few nights in a palace in true Maharaja style! These palace …
Travel
Posted: October 15, 2019
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 India specifically to admire the religious sites scattered across the country. If you are looking to add a few religious stops …
Travel
Posted: October 14, 2019
When it comes to health and wellness retreats, India is definitely at the top of the list. With so much diversity, the country has much to offer wellness travelers, whether its yoga, meditation, Ayurveda or fitness. Wellness travel allows visitors to India indulge in the holistic rejuvenation of mind, body and soul. Add these popular wellness destinations in India to …
NRI News
Posted: November 4, 2019
Indian-American Abhijit Banerjee won the 2019 Nobel Economics Prize, along with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer, for their “experimental approach to alleviating global poverty.” Banerjee and Duflo, a French-American, have been married for four years. They are the first couple to win a Nobel Prize in Economics, and the sixth Nobel-winning couple so far. Abhijit Banerjee and his wife Duflo …
Education
Posted: November 1, 2019
In 2017, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation (EVF) a unique goal of establishing 100,000 schools by the year 2022 – the 75th year of India’s independence. Volunteers and management of Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation accepted this challenge very gracefully and predicted that they will reach this goal way ahead of time. To date, EVF has established 99,209 …
Bollywood
Posted: November 4, 2019
Ayushmann Khurrana stars in Bala a satirical comedy and a hilarious take on male pattern baldness. Stree director Amar Kaushik is helming the movie, which also stars Yami Gautam, Bhumi Pednekar, Javed Jaffrey, Saurabh Shukla, and Seema Pahwa. Bala will release on November 7. Another trailer released this month was Motichoor Chaknachoor, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Athiya Shetty. Directed by …
Desi TV
Posted: October 23, 2019
The cast of Sab TV’s most popular family show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC) met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The comedy show team was part of a huge delegation of the Indian entertainment industry that met with PM Modi recently to discuss creative initiatives to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. PM Modi …
Community News
Posted: November 1, 2019
Florida Orlando Annakut At Shri Shiv Dham Hindu Temple When: 11/03/2019, 9:00 AM Where: Shri Shiv Dham Hindu Temple 460 Oberry Hoover Rd, Orlando,32825 Contact: 407-380-2661 Host: Shri Shiv Dham Hindu Temple 3rd Anniversary Yagna When: 11/06/2019, 6:45 PM Where: Radha Govind Society 1050 NW 114th Ave., Plantation,33323 Contact: 754-304-5847; 954-907-2717 Host: Radha Govind Society Group Dance Competition When: 11/16/2019, …
Editorial
Posted: November 4, 2019
Dear Readers, For me, November is one of the best months. This is the month that Aruna and I are getting ready to go to India, and I look forward to visiting my Martubhumi once again. I am sure some of you are also getting ready to visit India and that is why we present this special issue on travel …
India News
It seems to be raining biopics in Indian cinema this year, especially biopics on politics. From Current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh to Shiv Sena supremo late Balasaheb Thackeray’s biopic a few biopics...
The Marconi Society has awarded top prizes to students in India who have come up with innovative solutions that address the challenges of women’s safety and air pollution. The Marconi Society celebrates, inspires, and connects innovators building tomorrow’s technologies...
Fugitive Indian diamond merchant Nirav Modi is wanted in connection with the nearly $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case. The businessman has moved a new bail application against his continued detention in a London...
Critically acclaimed Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be conferred with the Golden Dragon Award at the on-going Cardiff International Film Festival 2019. The Gangs Of Wasseypur actor will be receiving the award for his contribution to the world of...
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Bollywood
Director-Producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali has announced his next film project on Diwali. The director’s SLB Productions made the announcement on social media and wrote – After the release of Gangubai Kathiawadi on 11 Sep 2020, Sanjay Leela Bhansali to...
The Remake of cult classic Satte Pe Satta has been in headlines ever since Farah Khan and Rohit Shetty announced their collaboration for the project. The original action-comedy starred Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Amjad Khan, Ranjeeta Kaur, Sachin, Shakti...
For Indian cinema, Baahubali has not just been a movie, but also a phenomenon. That phenomenon is making India proud on the world arena of cinema lovers. Baahubali: The Beginning became the first non-English film ever to be screened...
Makers of Pagalpanti have released multiple posters of the upcoming comedy film. The whacky posters introduce all the actors and their characters in the film. The film stars John Abraham, Pulkit Samrat, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Ileana D’Cruz, Kriti...
Desi TV
The season 9 of Nach Baliye has been in the news ever since it began. Whether it was due to the unique concept of bringing together ex-couples on the show or the multiple injuries and mishaps that different contestants...
The cast of Sab TV’s most popular family show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC) met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The comedy show team was part of a huge delegation of the Indian entertainment industry...
Star Plus is all set to bring back cooking reality show MasterChef India. The show aims to provide a platform for home cooks to bring out their passion for cooking and showcase their talent in front of celebrity chefs...
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor Karan Patel and his wife Ankita Bhargava will soon embrace parenthood. A source close to the couple revealed the news to an entertainment portal. The actor couple has chosen to stay tight-lipped on the subject...
NRI News
Indian American Dr. Rikin ‘Rik’ Mehta has announced his plans to run for the United States Senate seat in New Jersey. A pharmacist and an attorney, Dr. Mehta is running against US Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat. Cory Booker...
Two Indian-origin artists based in Chicago have won the prestigious 3Arts Awards for their achievements in 2019. 3Arts is a Chicago-based non-profit organization, which awards Chicago’s women artists, artists of color, and artists with disabilities for their indisputable contributions....
Indian-American Abhijit Banerjee won the 2019 Nobel Economics Prize, along with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer, for their “experimental approach to alleviating global poverty.” Banerjee and Duflo, a French-American, have been married for four years. They are the first...
Is AI better in finding brain hemorrhage than human experts? Well, meet the researchers who have trained AI to accurately detect even the most complex brain hemorrhage cases to save lives in seconds. When it comes to medical emergencies,...
Immigration News
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated data on arrests and apprehensions of illegal aliens who requested Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The release of this report reflects the agency’s ongoing focus on transparency. The report provides updated information on known arrests and apprehensions of DACA requestors. The data may include arrests that did not result...
LOS ANGELES – A federal grand jury has indicted two men in a scheme to obtain lawful permanent resident status for South Korean nationals by submitting fraudulent visa applications that falsely claimed American businesses wanted to hire skilled foreign workers....
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a proposed rule to deter aliens from illegally entering the United States and from filing frivolous, fraudulent or otherwise non-meritorious asylum applications in order to obtain employment authorization. The proposed rule will better allow...
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security will publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register to adjust the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Immigration Examinations Fee Account fee schedule. Fees collected and deposited into the IEFA fund nearly 96%...
Religion
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...
Below is an excerpt from Shree’s soon to be published book: Knowingness Meditation: Your Enlightenment is Now. The excerpt is a precise rendition of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Paad I verse 41-47 and a message from the Bhagavad...
Health
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,...
Currently WHO has a core list of 460 medicines, along with a complementary list of treatments requiring special care. The abortion drug, mifepristone was moved to the core list off its complementary list, deleting a note that said it...
Recently the world has celebrated the 5th International Yoga Day and almost every country people practiced the basic and specific yoga positions to be stress-free and healthy. In a protocol introduced in Chandigarh, the experts have declared that the...
Sports
Mohammed Shami and Mayank Agarwal played starring roles in India’s big win over Bangladesh in the first Test in Indore. India fast bowler Mohammed Shami and opening batsman Mayank Agarwal have reached career-best positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Test...
Dawid Malan, whose tally of 458 runs is more than anyone else after their first nine matches, has moved to No.3 on the batting rankings, while Australia captain Aaron Finch has moved up two spots to the second position....
England’s Jonny Bairstow has been reprimanded and has also received one demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel during the 5th T20I match...
“I want to issue a sincere apology to my teammates, supporters and the Afghanistan team.” West Indies player Nicholas Pooran has been handed four suspension points after admitting breaching level 3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players...
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