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Desh-Videsh October 2020
Cover Story
Posted: October 2, 2020
Indian American Sundar Pichai, who first began his career as a materials engineer and is now the CEO of both Google, Inc. and its holding company, Alphabet Inc., earned a place on TIME magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People of 2020. Pichai was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and grew up in Ashok Nagar, Chennai, with his family. He …
Financial Planning
Posted: September 28, 2020
Over the past four decades, Forbes magazine has tracked the fortunes of the wealthiest Americans through its annual list of 400 top earners. According to this year’s list, the total wealth of individuals on the list comes in at $3.2 trillion. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s richest individuals have done better than ever. This year, seven Indian Americans grace the …
Increadible Indians
Posted: September 30, 2020
TIME magazine released its list of 100 Most Influential People of 2020 which features pioneers, celebrities, musicians, artists, leaders and titans who have helped in their own ways to shape the world through their influence. Some of these notable figures include physician Dr. Anthony Fauci, NASA Astronaut Christinia Koch, and tennis player Naomi Osaka. Five Indians and Indian Americans also …
Book Review
Posted: October 1, 2020
New India: Reclaiming the Lost Glory by Dr. Arvind Panagariya With GDP having touched $2.6 trillion, India is poised to become the world’s third-largest economy in less than a decade. In doing so, it will have moved one step closer to reclaiming its pre-1820s glory, when it accounted for one-sixth of global output and ranked second in economic size. This …
Health
Posted: August 24, 2020
By Chahna Tailor It’s summer. It’s hot. What is the instinctive way to cool ourselves down? Water, iced. Super cold. You can immediately feel a reduction in heat! Whenever I am asked about Ayurveda tips that can be easily integrated into our daily routine, the first thing I suggest is to hold off on the ice. The suggestion is usually …
Increadible Indians
Posted: September 30, 2020
By Sandeep Balakrishna and Raj Shah In our own time, perhaps the greatest embodiment of this Asuric or demonic trait is the person of the 89-year-old George Soros who is commonly described as a philanthropist. We fail to understand the meaning of the word “philanthropy” when it’s applied to a wealthy person who arrogates to himself the right to destabilize …
Education
Posted: October 1, 2020
The Akshaya Patra Foundation held it’s Families for Change virtual gala on Saturday, September 22, 2020, raising a total of $500,000. The funds will provide COVID relief to migrant workers, including cooked meals and ration boxes for families. The funds will also provide Happiness Kits containing 30 days worth of food, hygiene products, and educational supplies to the organization’s mid-day …
Health
Posted: October 1, 2020
By Dr. Grayson Jaggers Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences The connection between the pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation coupled with a struggling economy has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends: Big Mac, Tom Collins, Ben and Jerry. …
Financial Planning
Posted: October 2, 2020
by Navneet Pahal 2020 has proven to be a challenging year in many ways, not the least of which has been a less than hospitable financial environment. Events ranging from a significant bear market in stocks earlier in the year to a dramatic increase in job layoffs have put many Americans in difficult financial positions. If you find yourself in …
Bollywood News
Posted: September 29, 2020
Alia Bhatt, a star in her own right, celebrated dad Mahesh Bhatt’s 72nd birthday with a beautiful Instagram post, “I have nothing long or nothing wise to say today. Our time this year has been too rich to fit into a caption … but I will say one thing … something from our favorite film … ‘Look inside yourself, you …
Desi TV
Posted: September 29, 2020
Vimarsh Roshan is playing an interesting negative character, Bambaal, in Sony Sab’s new fantasy Baluveer Returns. On being asked how he felt about accepting Baluveer Returns that offered him an overtly negative role, the actor said that he was always fascinated by strong negative characters. Baluveer Returns gave him the chance to act in the fantasy genre, while Sony Sab …
Editorial
Posted: October 5, 2020
Dear Readers, Coronavirus is clearly here to stay. As we close this issue, we have gotten the news that President Trump and the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19. I wish them both a speedy recovery. Many of us are eager to move on with and live life as we used to, but we have gotten some reminders lately that …
India News
TIME magazine released its list of 100 Most Influential People of 2020 which features pioneers, celebrities, musicians, artists, leaders and titans who have helped in their own ways to shape the world through their influence. Some of these notable...
By Raj Shah, Managing Editor, Desh-Videsh Imagine you are twenty two years old, just graduated from a small university in India and you earn admission to three of the most prestigious universities in the United States – Princeton University,...
Recently, Desh-Videsh had the opportunity to interview Dr. Arvind Panagariya. Learn more about the internationally famed economist below. As I understand, PM Modi ji hand-picked you as a Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. Can you share with our readers...
Seema Verma heads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is a health policy consultant. She evolved a Medicare plan for seniors to cap their insulin bills at US$ 35 per month. This came in the wake of...
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Bollywood
Imagine a woman’s spirit attacking men in the dead of the night. It is something for gender equality, even if it lasts for just four days of a religious festival in a year held in Chanderi village. This is...
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s upcoming movie Serious Men is teasing fans with a newly released trailer. The show will premiere on Netflix on October 2, Gandhi ji’s birthday. While truth was a great weapon for Gandhi ji, the lead in Serious...
Alia Bhatt, a star in her own right, celebrated dad Mahesh Bhatt’s 72nd birthday with a beautiful Instagram post, “I have nothing long or nothing wise to say today. Our time this year has been too rich to fit...
Simmba earned Rs 240 crore in India, a number that spells success for Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh. The film is so liked that fans are clamoring for a sequel with hopes one is in the works. The duo...
Desi TV
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has shared pictures and videos from the latest shoot of popular TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati 12 where the host and crew are seen maintaining protocols laid down by authorities to stay safe from coronavirus....
Zee TV’s popular reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs is ready to usher in a new chapter this season. The show will continue to keep the magic of the classical era alive with yet another legend...
Splitsvilla star Piyush Sharma recently professed love for his friend DJ Khushi Jain, and the two were seen canoodling in public besides spending quality time with their two dogs. Piyush is vry popular in his own right and his...
Kasautti Zindagi Kay commands huge popularity amongst the TV watching audience who have voted it to be one of the most interesting shows ever on the small screen. The soap boasts of a well-chosen star cast who have individual...
NRI News
Rik Mehta, the first Indian-American to win GOP primary for Senate from New Jersey Rik Mehta, an ex-US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official, beaten his closest rival Hirsh Singh, also an Indian-American, in the Republican, also known as...
A community advocate and businessperson Salma Lakhani made history on Wednesday upon her selection as the Lieutenant Governor of the province of Alberta, the first-ever Muslim with ancestry in the Indian subcontinent to take up the post in Canada....
Rajinder Singh was awarded to recognize his outstanding individual volunteers which make a change in the community. He used the isolation imposed by Coronavirus lockdown to make exercise videos that are watched across the globe. His videos drew thousands...
Both Apoorva Kulkarni and Divya Choudhary will undergo doctoral study (DPhil) in zoology and biochemistry respectively while being based at the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development (OICSD) Kulkarni will learn the addition of traditional ecological knowledge besides scientific...
Immigration News
By Rishi P. Oza, Esq. As if 2020 has not been chaotic enough with the COVID-19 pandemic, racial strife, and an oncoming presidential election, the immigration world has been on fire for the past month with policy changes issued...
WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is celebrating the Declaration of Independence and the birth of our great country by hosting naturalization ceremonies across the United States from July 1 through July 7. Despite the pandemic, USCIS continues to...
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a regulatory change to deter aliens from illegally entering the United States and from filing frivolous, fraudulent, or otherwise non-meritorious claims for asylum to obtain an employment authorization document. This rule does not alter...
WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Deputy Director for Policy Joseph Edlow issued the following statement on today’s Supreme Court decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program: Today’s court opinion has no basis in law and...
Religion
Mesha ( Aries ) In August, you might get some good career opportunities. There would be expected growth in business. People in agriculture and farming may face some problems. Your prestige will increase amongst people of high stature in...
On May 7, 2020, the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha was invited to participate in the National Day of Prayer in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event formally...
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...
Health
Ghee, clarified butter, is a good substitute for cooking oil and is frequently used in Indian and Middle Eastern recipes. Many people favor cooking with ghee over butter because it does not burn as easily and adds great aroma,...
Organic foods have changed from being deemed a gourmet commodity, pricey and limited to specialty markets, to being popular, and even essential for some, at grocery stores worldwide. With a wide range of availability at reasonable prices, many are...
For those who practice meditation, they have likely experienced the calm and peace that comes from channeling energy into calming the mind. When practiced daily, meditation can enhance aspects of your mind and spirit as well as provide a...
Maintaining a firm and defined body without going to the gym may sound like a dream, but it is possible if you take a few simple steps on a daily basis. Spend only a few minutes on a few...
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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