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Divya and Kush

Posted: September 5, 2022

Both of them are physicians and have known each other formally. However, it was the rhythm of the dance that made them fall for each other. Divya Aickara and Kush Shah fell in love as competitors in a dance competition in Fort Lauderdale in October of 2013. Divya won both the competition and Kush’s heart as they began dating. After …

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Jessica and Shyam

Posted: September 5, 2022

Shyam fell in love with Jessica the moment he laid eyes on her… picture. It was a chilling January night when he met her at a mutual friend’s party. Within a few days, they met again and began their love story. The utterly romantic Shyam proposed to Jessica at Bunkers of Carmel in Barcelona. It was November 23, 2019, when …

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Binny and Dewang

Posted: September 1, 2022

The incessantly rainy night had a magic touch. It was the first real meeting between Binny and Dewang after virtual dating. They met at a Wine Bar in Garwood, NJ. A Rainy night and glass of wine created an instant bonding between them and they could feel that they had found their soulmates. Binny being a great fan of wine, …

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Rajsee weds Abhinav

Posted: September 1, 2022

A casual introduction at middle school summer camp turned out to be a lifelong bond for Rajsee and Abhinav. After the summer camp, they remained in touch through social media. Fast forward 13 years and the now mature adults rekindled that chemistry from their childhood through a dating app. Their common interests and lengthy contact with each other made them …

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Noveen and Arpan

Posted: September 1, 2022

The dating app Bumble played the matchmaker for Noveen Moinpour and Arpan Bajaj. Following a number of years together, Arpan decided to propose to Noveen on the fourth anniversary of their first date. It was a pleasant surprise for Noveen as Arpan proposed to her during their Napa trip in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. At the next stage …

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Radha and Aalok

Posted: September 1, 2022

Love is never planned; it is predestined and happens suddenly. That is what happened to interventional cardiologist Aalok Patel. His exhaustive virtual search for a soulmate was futile until he met physician Anuradha Bhavsar (Radha for short) on a dating app. There was an instant connection and great communication. Love that was hard to find was finally found just 70 …

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Marvi and Ibrahim

Posted: September 1, 2022

They came from different backgrounds and cultures. Yet, their mutual love and eternal bond made each the perfect companion for one another. Marvi Qureshi and Ibrahim Gul were introduced to each other in their medical school in Orlando and felt chemistry right away. Both families were delighted with their bond and wanted them to tie the knot. Ibrahim proposed to …

Bollywood News

Upcoming Bollywood Weddings

Posted: September 6, 2022

We all love to know about celebrity weddings and can simply follow social media handles for any updates. Any little hint or a meaningful picture of a rumored couple makes us guess the marriage dates, venue, and so on. Here are a few of our favorite Bollywood couples who are looking forward to their upcoming marriages this year: Athiya Shetty …

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EB-2 visas and National Interest Waivers (NIW)

Posted: September 7, 2022

Question: “I’m a 40-year-old airline captain from New Zealand with over 15 years of aviation experience currently flying in the Middle East. While my parents are from India, I was born in Auckland. Could I qualify for an EB-2 NIW? What is an NIW and what are my chances of getting an EB-2 NIW? Great question! I currently represent experienced …

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Raj Shah-Managing Editor of Desh-Videsh Media Group

Editorial September 2022

Posted: September 5, 2022

Dear Reader What a difference a year makes! I can confidently say that we are on the other side of the pandemic. (I hope!) I can also — with even more confidence — declare that weddings are back! In fact, the wedding industry is gearing up for its busiest year in 2023 — an estimated 2.6 million weddings are projected …

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Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja Name their Son ‘Vayu’September 21, 2022

“Vayu Kapoor Ahuja” is the name of the son of actor Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja. The couple was blessed with their son on August 20, 2022. After a month, on the 20th of September, they posted the first...

Kriti Sanon Enjoying her France Trip with Family September 21, 2022

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon took a break from her busy shooting schedule to vacation in Europe. At present, she is enjoying her French holidays with her family. She took to her Instagram handle and shared several photographs that describe...

Priyanka Chopra Joins UN General Assembly Meet In New York September 21, 2022

Priyanka Chopra and her achievements have always made us proud. Recently, she attended the United Nations General Assembly Meet in New York. She became the Global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador back in 2016 and has been working for child welfare...

Aadar Jain and Tara Sutaria Enjoy Vacation in Paris September 21, 2022

Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria is enjoying her vacation in Paris with beau Aadar Jain in total style and beauty. They seem to be having a gala time before the festival season in India. They are accompanied by Tara’a friend...

Mouni Roy in all Praise for the Naagin 6 Tejasswi Prakash September 23, 2022

People still remember her as the first Naagin in the supernatural thriller of the same name and Mouni Roy has travelled a long path from her Naagin days. Presently she is celebrating the success of Brahmastra, the Bollywood film,...

New Dayaben for Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah?September 23, 2022

It seems that the popular sitcom Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashma will have another new actor in the role of Dayaben. Earlier, the role was played by Disha Vakani who is absent from the show since 2017 due to...

Dheeraj Dhooper’s Stressbuster September 23, 2022

TV actor Dheeraj Dhooper famous for his portrayal of the role of Karan Luthra in the serial Kundali Bhagya is now busy with two shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 and Sherdil Shergill. In a recent interview, Dheeraj admitted that...

Krishna Mukherjee Got Engaged to Chirag Batliwala September 23, 2022

TV actor Krishna Mukherjee, famous for her roles in serials like Naagin, and Yeh Hai Mohabbatein recently got engaged with her longtime boyfriend Chirag Batliwala in an intimate ceremony. The engagement took place in the picturesque location of Manali...

India @75: Achievements and Aspirations for the Indian Centenary By Raj Shah July 27, 2022

Once the largest economy in the world, India emerged from the rule of the “Evil Empire” in 1947 as one of the poorest countries. India, the land of the Vedas, the land of diverse cultural heritage uplifting the principle...

68th National Film Awards July 26, 2022

Soorarai Pottru Wins Best Film; Suriya, Ajay Devgn Share Best Actor Award The 68th National Film Award winners were announced on Friday, July 22 2022 in New Delhi. Considering the Covid-related delays, this year’s ceremony honored films from several...

Oscar-Winning Music Composer A.R. Rahman Performing in the US June 25, 2022

A prodigy with music in his genes, A.R. Rahman is an exceptional talent who has made Indian music rich and versatile. He successfully integrated Indian classical music with Western classical music and western instruments to create tunes that were...

India and Nepal discuss border management, security at 12th Joint Working Group meeting June 22, 2022

The last JWG, was held in Pokhara, Nepal in February 2015 India and Nepal discussed issues related to curbing trans-border criminal and terror activities and strengthening border infrastructure at the 12th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) in...

Sonal Shah Named to Homeland Security Advisory Council May 2, 2022

“Working as the Deputy Assistant to the former US President Barack Obama, Sonal formed the White House’s Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation.” Sonal Shah can truly be called a “Woman of Substance.” Apart from being a top-grade...

Anti-India Sentiments in the US by Dr. Mohini Shinde May 2, 2022

DisInfo Lab, a company with the motive of unveiling fake news, just came out with its own research report titled, “Operation Tupac – Decoding The Longest War” in response to the USCIRF (United States Commission on International Religious Freedom)...

Padma Awards 2022: Three Indian Americans to Receive the Padma Bhushan Award February 2, 2022

The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian awards conferred by the Government of India to persons of exceptional and extraordinary quality, honoring their distinguished contributions in their fields of expertise. The names of awardees are announced on...

NRI News 2022 January 31, 2022

Indian American Professor receives University System of Georgia Hall of Fame Faculty Award Indian American Professor receives University System of Georgia Hall of Fame Faculty Award Associate Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, Arpita Saha, Ph.D., was chosen unanimously as the...

EB-2 visas and National Interest Waivers (NIW)September 7, 2022

Are you extraordinary? O-1 visas for persons of extraordinary ability June 25, 2022

I recently had a consultation with Vikram, a film director from India, who was studying advanced film production and technology in the United States. Often clients will come with a specific visa in mind. Vikram had done some research...

Frequently asked Questions on Premium Processing May 31, 2022

What exactly is Premium Processing? Premium processing is a service, where available, for an extra fee employers can get a decision from the USCIS much more quickly on certain employment-based visa petitions. This usually costs $2,500 and you should get...

Frequently asked questions on OPT, STEM OPT and H-2B’s May 2, 2022

I am an international student on an F-1 visa and I am about to graduate from my University in May. How can I stay in the US and work? The most important piece of advice I give to...

Manav Mandir Presents Indiafest Celebrating 25 Years January 31, 2022

The Indiafest team invites you to join us in ringing in one of our county’s favorite annual festival as we prepare for its Silver Jubilee celebration on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, 2022 in Wickham Park –...

Why I am against Conversion January 28, 2022

By Maria Wirth In 1999, the Pope declared in Mumbai that in the 21st century the cross will be planted in Asia. Strangely, there was not much objection in the media that the Pope expressed so openly his eagerness...

RECOGNIZING HINDU HERITAGE MONTH November 15, 2021

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...

Life is a sport, drink it up By Samir Desai October 27, 2021

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....

Eastern Solutions for Digestive Problems By Chahna Tailor Gupta May 2, 2022

Happy May and Happy Spring! The season of spring brings qualities of prithvi (earth) and jal/aap (water) elements such as wet, heavy, dense, soft, cloudy, cool, stable, dense, and solid. Environmental changes can affect our bodies in different ways....

Hindu Heritage – The Real Amrita October 1, 2021

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,...

Ayurvedic Tips and Tricks By Chahna Tailor July 30, 2021

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...

How Kids Can Benefit from Mindfulness Training January 4, 2021

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 –...

Youth Cricket in South Florida June 30, 2022

Imagine yourself living somewhere amidst the culturally diverse yet closely knit tri-county of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, in the sunshine state — where outdoor sports can be played all year round. Imagine again, that you live not too...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board and Committee meetings have concluded following a series of virtual conference calls April 3, 2021

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...

The Ross Brawn Column – Bahrain Grand Prix Edition April 3, 2021

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...

Conway attains career-best fourth place in MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings April 3, 2021

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...