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Desh-Videsh, Indian magazine and deshvidesh.com, Indian magazine and Indian news portal are members of Desh Videsh Media Group. They cover a wide variety of Bollywood, Immigration, Indian religions news for a diverse audience in the United States. Promoting the Indian subcontinent in the US since 1993, Desh-Videsh magazine is widely circulated in the US. Readers hail from Florida, Georgia, Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The magazine reaches a varied audience of over 75,000 Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi, and Indo-Caribbeans living in the USA.
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Desh Videsh March 2020
Cover Story
Posted: February 17, 2020
Hiren and Kunj’s romance is anything but the cliché of young students meeting for the first time. The two were acquaintances in college, but didn’t truly connect until much later, and they haven’t looked back since. Both are driven and ambitious, and theirs is a story about unconditional support and respect for each other’s careers and lives with a strong …
Real Wedding
Posted: February 28, 2020
Karishma experienced the most beautiful adrenaline rush of her life when she first talked to Preston in an anatomy dissection group during her first month of medical school. While Karishma delights in Preston’s company wherever they go together, smitten by his gentle, witty nature and dashing looks, Preston took some time before asking her out for a date. Six years …
Real Wedding
Posted: February 26, 2020
Anything worth having is always worth the wait. For Ronisha and Vishal, their long-distance relationship was a test to see how far love can travel. The virtual world brought them together, but the real world tugged at their heartstrings. The first time Vishal flew out to meet Ronisha, it was a meaningful encounter. The next four-and-a-half-years went by with the …
Real Wedding
Posted: March 3, 2020
Serendipity brought Aditi and Mital together. Mital, born and raised in New Jersey, visited Vadodara, Gujarat, in 2011 to play professional cricket and decided to settle there permanently. Aditi was born and raised in Vadodara, and though she had a green card since childhood, decided to give the card up to settle permanently in India. For Aditi, it was love …
Real Wedding
Posted: February 17, 2020
What’s the secret ingredient to a long-lasting loving marriage? For Kishan, it is falling in love with Fenisha and getting to know her with each passing day. Kishan knew in his heart that he wanted to get married the traditional Indian way. Growing up, he witnessed the special bond his parents shared and to this date, their love is still …
Real Wedding
Posted: February 28, 2020
It took Punam and Atit eleven months to begin dating after first connecting through an online dating website. Punam, a physician in General Surgery and Atit, a manager at ExxonMobil, became close friends after their initial contact online, but had their official first date in Houston at a World Series baseball game months later. Atit’s classy, traditional, and kind values …
Real Wedding
Posted: March 2, 2020
Trust, mutual respect, compassion and a deep love of Star Wars are the cornerstones of Trupti and Patrick’s relationship. They met in July 2012 and quickly bonded over stories and trivia about Star Wars lore. Despite their diametrically different backgrounds and cultures, Trupti and Patrick became compatible due to their respect and appreciation for their differences and each other’s cultures. …
Health
Posted: February 24, 2020
In our ancient history, Yoga and Ayurveda have been known as sister sciences. Yoga, the spiritual science, helps us to achieve moksha (self-realization) through practices that help us determine our purpose and how we can achieve liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Ayurveda, the medicinal science, helps us to cleanse our body and mind through our dinacharya (daily …
Mehndi
Posted: February 28, 2020
Mehndi is an art of applying decorative designs on hands, feet, and arms. It is an integral part of Indian traditional weddings so much that the ritual has a dedicated day to its name that is celebrated in its full entirety. Festive music, vibrant dance, lavish decor, and mouth-watering delicacies with great pomp have everyone thoroughly enjoying this beautification ritual. …
Indian Wedding Ritual
Posted: March 4, 2020
Weddings are celebrated with great fervor around the world and across cultures. What makes them special though are the diverse rituals and traditions that are truly fascinating. In Islam, marriage is seen as a righteous act, a social commitment, and an act of devotion towards significant other. Here is a glimpse into the ceremonial rituals that make the wedding an …
Photography
Posted: March 4, 2020
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, …
Community News
Posted: March 4, 2020
Florida Daytona Beach India Day in Ormond Beach When: 03/07/2020, 11:00 AM Where: Rockefeller Gardens Park 26 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach,32176 Host: Indian Cultural Society of Daytona Raga On Piano When: 03/29/2020, 3:00 PM Where: University Theater FAU 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton,33431 Contact: Bharti 954-885-1466 Host: Association of Performing Arts of India & FAU Gainesville India Fest When: 03/14/2020, …
Editorial
Posted: March 4, 2020
Dear Readers, Once again, it is a very exciting time since the wedding season is upon us. Aruna and I just came back from India where we attended three weddings in one week, each with two to three events. It was very exhausting, but also very exciting! We saw new trends in Indian weddings, unique food items and new styles …
India 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...
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Bollywood
Bollywood Box Office December 2019 in India Bollywood Box Office December 2019 in USA Other Bollywood News Bollywood Movie Review: Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior Irrfan Khan Returns to Screens Hina Khan Embarks on First Digital Debut with Damaged 2...
Sara Ali Khan’s Instagram feed is making us crush on her even harder. The latest video shows Sara in a white bikini flaunting her curves and diving skills as she explores an underwater habitat. Earlier, she was seen free-floating...
The much-awaited teaser of Damaged 2 is out. The Hungama based web-series starring Hina Khan and Adhyanyan Suman, released on January 14, 2020. Directed by Ekant Babani, this web series is Hina Khan’s first digital project. Hina Khan’s latest...
Beloved actor Irrfan Khan returns to India after extensive surgery and treatment in London. Khan was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour over a year ago and sought treatment in privacy, away from intrusive speculation. He is back in Mumbai...
Desi TV
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, the beloved Indian television drama, says goodbye to one of its most popular cast members Pankhuri Awasthy. Awasthy plays Vedika and was contracted for a cameo role amongst a prolific list of cast members...
Nehha Pendse’s recent wedding to businessman ShardulBayas on January 5, 2020 became a target for social media trolls. Bayas’s two divorces and his two daughters from previous marriages became a subject of mockery and mean tweets. Pendsee, who is...
Nakuul Mehta, who gained recognition for his performance as Shivaay Oberoi, is in the popular Indian social drama Ishqbaaz and he wished his best DrashtiDhami on her January 10 birthday. Dhami, who is known for her titular role in...
Ajay Singh Chaudhary, who has been away from the public eye for almost two years, returns to small screens with a negative role in Tenali Rama. Chaudhary is known for his work in shows like Uttaran and Rishton Ka...
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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