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Desh-Videsh December 2021
COVER STORY
Posted: December 2, 2021
‘Sharing is caring’ … this proverb was true for the couple Keyana and Nirav. They shared their aspirations and dreams. The common thread of strong belief in family unity, values, and culture strengthened their bonding. Deeply immersed in love and respect for each other, they decided to spend the rest of their lives together as husband and wife. Both Keyana …
Real Wedding
Posted: December 1, 2021
The marriage celebration of this couple is unique. They married amidst the pandemic. However, they celebrated their first anniversary at the reception party with all their loved ones. Shanna Khan, a registered nurse, and Kirill Kiselchuk, a mortgage closer, started dating back in 2015 when they were teenagers. After 4 years, Kirill proposed to Shanna in 2019 at the Minnesota …
Real Wedding
Posted: December 1, 2021
This couple first met in person not at some impersonal mega event but rather at an intimate Pani Puri party at Chahna’s home. Romance blossomed–and they started dating from that moment on. Previously, they had met online on New Year’s 2018 through a WhatsApp group chat created as a professional networking group for Hindus in the South Florida area. Netting …
Real Wedding
Posted: December 2, 2021
The beach and the rising sun were beautiful witnesses in this couple’s journey of togetherness. Tejas Sale took his lady love to South Point Miami Beach; and as the dawn broke and the sun rose over the horizon to mark the beginning of a new day, he got down on his knees to propose to Gabrielle Guy. The couple then …
Real Wedding
Posted: December 1, 2021
It was January 2020, their sixth dating anniversary. Devan pre-arranged a surprise trip to Cancun, Mexico with his lady love, Keena. On a starry winter night, he proposed to her on the beach, writing ‘Will you marry me, Keena?’ on the sand. It was an amazingly happy moment for Keena. Devan, too, was ecstatic. After six long years of growing …
Real Wedding
Posted: December 1, 2021
The love story of Tulsi and Ravi is a beautiful story that includes the essence of friendship, compatibility, and respect for family values. Introduced through the girl’s cousin, they liked each other from the very beginning. Ravi proposed to Tulsi amidst rose petals on a surprise weekend trip to San Diego. After a year of dating, they formally pledged their …
Bollywood Wedding
Posted: December 1, 2021
“I bestow my whole-hearted love to you.” That was inscribed on the wedding dupatta of Patralekhaa, a powerhouse Bollywood actress and the bride of the eminent actor Rajkummar Rao. The romantic Bollywood duo tied the knot on November 15, 2021, at Chandigarh. Having dated for more than a decade (while giving relationship goals to all the couples out there), they …
Poem
Posted: December 1, 2021
The Tirukkuṟaḷ also called the Kural, is a classic Tamil language text consisting of 1,330 short couplets of seven words each.The text is divided into three books with teachings on virtue, wealth and love. Considered one of the greatest works on ethics and morality, it is known for its universality and secular nature. Originally written by Valluvar, also known as …
Posted: December 1, 2021
Bursting with vivid and bold hues, opulent décor and intricate but elegant designs very well describe Indian weddings. Also known as Shaadi or Shadi, Indian weddings are best known for their grandeur, traditions, grace, colors and almost carnival-type celebration. Unique photographs taken at an Indian weddings are made up of warm glances, shared laughter, loving stares, bold colors, elegant mandaps, …
Editorial
Posted: December 1, 2021
When we find the one we love A soft shoulder to sleep on, Can anything be sweeter? [Blissfully sharing heavenly cuddles with her Can only be compared with sharing] the divine world of the lotus-eyed god Wow! The heartfelt confession of a man who is in love. Then the woman responds: My beloved resides Within my eyes. I never …
India News
Independent India: A Prosperous and Self-Sufficient Nation after 73 Years of Independence From the demoralised country she had been due to her having been devastated by long colonial rule, India has come a long way since her independence...
In 2019, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby visited the site of a brutal massacre, Jallianwala Baugh, which happened in 1919 under British colonial rule in India and offered his personal apologies. He expressed his “deep sense of grief”...
March 26 marks 50 years since the start of Bangladesh’s liberation war, a bloody nine-month campaign that culminated in the nation’s independence on December 16, 1971. It was a violent birth, with some of its roots in...
Notwithstanding anything and everything, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reigns supreme. Despite demonetization, GST, COVID-19, Article 370, CAA, Love Jihad and the farm laws, Modi makes his mark. The timeline shows his popularity graph rising. Detractors just do not...
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Bollywood
“I bestow my whole-hearted love to you.” That was inscribed on the wedding dupatta of Patralekhaa, a powerhouse Bollywood actress and the bride of the eminent actor Rajkummar Rao. The romantic Bollywood duo tied the knot on November 15,...
Adidas, the German giant in the field of sportswear and sports goods, has signed Deepika Padukone as its global brand ambassador. She will be seen endorsing Adidas Products in a product campaign that will feature their stores and digital/social...
(film to be released on Netflix on 5 Nov.) Karan Johar is offering another story about love and an interpersonal relationship in his upcoming film Meenakshi Sundareshwar. The trailer was released on October 20, 2021, while the film will...
That time of the year has come – the time when the film that India will be officially entering into the Oscars is in the process of being selected. This year, there are 14 films on the shortlist. These...
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Desi TV
Anupamaa, the story of a simple Gujarati housewife, has won the hearts of millions of Indian viewers. Their love for Anupamaa has placed the program at the top of the TRP list most of the time; and Anupamaa can...
Disney began its control over Hotstar in 2019. Now, with the collaboration renamed Disney + Hotstar, many exclusive and sought-after content options are available for its viewers. The subscription plans have recently been changed, coming into effect from 1...
The two rivals of the Indian television industry have joined hands to form the biggest entertainment network in India. Zee Entertainment Enterprises (or ZEEL) has been able to find a fruitful solution to its struggle with its former rival,...
There are some new entries, some changes in position, and some higher or lower scores. 1. Anupama, the famous serial of Hotstar OTT and a story about female empowerment, has been successful in retaining its number one position. With...
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NRI News
Teenage Indian American Girls Win Robotics Championship A two-girl team composed of Indian American teenagers Amrita Pasupathy and Nidhya Shivakumar has won the 2021 VEX Robotics World Championships in Sunnyvale. The announcement was made in the July edition...
When did you arrive in the US, and why? My ex-husband is American and I met him in New Delhi where he was living for work. We moved to the US in 1999, about a year after we got...
The daughter of immigrants and civil rights activists, Vice President Kamala Harris was raised in a California community that cared deeply about social justice. As she rose to prominence as a political leader, her experiences would become her guiding...
Petals of Padma: Acknowledging Excellence “Be the servant while leading. Be unselfish. Have infinite patience, and success is yours.” ― Swami Vivekananda Padma, the Sanskrit name for lotus, carries great significance in Indian culture and heritage. The Padma, or...
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Immigration News
In light of some states and municipalities relaxing mask mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds the public that we will continue to enforce our visitor policy in all USCIS facilities. This includes a requirement that all...
Today, DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the government will no longer defend the 2019 public charge rule as doing so is neither in the public interest nor an efficient use of limited government resources. “The 2019 public...
The wage based H-1B selection process which was originally set to become effective on 3/9/21 has been delayed until December 31, 2021. According to the Department of Homeland Security: “delaying the rule to December 31, 2021, will provide USCIS...
USCIS today announced flexibilities for certain foreign students affected by delayed receipt notices for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. These flexibilities apply only to applications received on or after Oct. 1, 2020, through May 1, 2021, inclusive. USCIS has experienced...
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Religion
HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI of illinois in the house of representatives Thursday, September 30, 2021 Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Madam Speaker, today I rise to join the many Hindu faithful in ] the United States in recognizing the month of October...
In 1995, Gatorade launched an advertisement pairing NBA superstar Michael Jordan with the slogan “Life is a sport … drink it up.” It turned out to be one of the best advertisements of all time–with its excellent, inspiring message....
Editor’s Note: This is the speech Given by PM Modi when he launched the Kindle version of Swami Chidbhavanandaji’s Bhagavad Gita. Distinguished guests and friends! Vanakkam! This is a unique programme: An e-book of the Gita with commentary by...
Editor’s note: Mohammad Hassan Khalil, associate professor of religious studies and director of the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University, answers six questions about the significance of the Muslim month of fasting. Why is Ramadan called Ramadan? Ramadan...
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Health
Happy Diwali and also Happy Dhanteras! Today, let me talk about one of Hindu Festivals, Dhanteras. Not too many Hindus know the real significance of this important Hindu Festival. Dhanteras, also known as Dhanvantari Trayodashi, Dhantrayodashi, or Dhanvantari Jayanti,...
Happy August! Since we are in the full swing of the summer season, let’s go through some Ayurvedic tips to brighten your skin, make your hair healthier, and keep you calm and relaxed through this fun time! Skin Care...
Now that 2021 is here, many are looking for new ways to manage stress. Although mindfulness and meditation are not new – there is evidence suggesting that humans have been practicing meditation for more than 5,000 years –...
Happy New Year! We just wrapped up a super long year. Are there any changes you would like to see in life for 2021? Why not better sleep or a more restful evening? If you had a chance to...
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Sports
Decisions taken by the ICC Board include: Cricket The ICC Cricket Committee, led by former Indian captain Anil Kumble, considered the current issues in the international game, and presented its recommendations which were approved. One of the issues discussed...
Formula 1 was treated to an epic race to raise the curtain for the 2021 season, with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton going toe-to-toe for victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix. Formula 1 Managing Director, Motorsport, Ross Brawn discusses...
New Zealand batsman Devon Conway has attained a career-best fourth position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings, thanks to his match-winning knock in the series opener against Bangladesh in Hamilton on Sunday. The left-hander, who has...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to partner with a world-class and well-established brand to be its Official Apparel Partner and to provide clothing at upcoming ICC events. The ICC is offering exclusive...
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