Monthly Archive for: ‘November, 2012’

  • November 2012

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  • 1911 ARTICLES COVER

    Editorial November 2012

    November 2012 Dear Readers, As we approach another Diwali, let me first discuss a subject that is near and dear to my heart. This month’s lead article, “Gandhi Conquers Yet Another Land in America,” goes beyond the title indicates. Gandhiji captures the hearts of thousands …

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  • Immigration Q & A

    Immigration Q & A November 2012

    Author by Edward Boreth Q. Can I stay in the United States if I buy property here? A. If you simply buy a house or condo, it is not enough to apply for a green card or even a temporary visa. If you wish to …

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  • Interview with Shaina Rashid

    Interview with Shaina Rashid

    Recently, Desh-Videsh sat down with Shaina Rashid, a Bangladeshi-American who was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Currently, Shaina is a college sophomore. Her love for music was fostered at a young age, and Shaina has now been singing for over 10 years. Besides …

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  • Letting Diwali Shine Through

    Letting Diwali Shine Through

    The festival of Diwali tends to be celebrated in superficial ways today. While there is no harm in indulging in the superficial, it is also important to remember that with every passing Diwali, another year has passed us by. Diwali is among the most awaited, …

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  • I Love Gita: A South Florida Annual Tradition for Over a Decade

    I Love Gita: A South Florida Annual Tradition for Over a Decade

    I Love Gita is Chinmaya Mission Miami’s annual Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Chanting Competition that celebrates and promotes learning the Gita among the younger generation. The competition has been conducted for over a decade in South Florida, showcasing the best of scholarship, discipline, and courage in …

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  • Sahara of South Florida, Inc

    Sahara of South Florida, Inc

    Sahara of South Florida is holding it’s annual fundraiser on Saturday, November 17th from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Walter C. Young Auditorium in Pembroke Pines, FL. Sahara of South Florida is a non-profit organization assisting South Asian women through culture specific supportive counseling and advocacy. …

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  • Gandhi’s Insptirational Message to Today’s Youth -By Annmarie Varghese

    Gandhi’s Insptirational Message to Today’s Youth -By Annmarie Varghese

    Author by Annmarie Varghese I live in the Town of Davie, which is in South Florida. On October 2, 2012 a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in the nearby Falcon’s Lea Park. This project, initiated by Kerala Samajam of South Florida, was made …

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  • Gandhi Conquers Yet Another Land

    Gandhi Conquers Yet Another Land

    In this day and age, we are all trying to firmly keep hold of what is important. Whether it is our family and loved ones, possessions and belongings, or even our ideals and principles, everyone needs an anchor. It is perhaps more relevant to us …

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  • The Unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi’s Statue in Davie, Florida An address by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India

    The Unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi’s Statue in Davie, Florida An address by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India

    I am delighted to participate in the unveiling of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Orlando on this auspicious day of October 2, 2012 when the entire world is celebrating the millennium leader Mahatma Gandhiji’s birthday and taking an oath to follow the Gandhian philosophy in …

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