June, 2016 |

STRONG ECONOMIC GROWTH A KEY DRIVER OF NRI INVESTMENT IN INDIA

India’s strong economic growth remain major driving force of increased investment from overseas Indians in the country, finds a new report by WealthInsight. India’s economy has overtaken China’s to become the world’s fastest growing major economy in late 2015. The economy grew by 7.3% in …

India sets new record in space mission-Successfully Launches 20 Satellites in a Single Flight

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) just sent 20 satellites into orbit with one launch, marking the largest satellite launch in the space agency’s history. Their previous record was 10 satellites delivered with one mission, and this latest accomplishment takes them a lot closer to …

Community News June 2016

Editorial June 2016

Dear Readers, Wedding season is here! Summer is here, and if you’re like us, the wedding invites are pouring in. While those attending weddings love the celebration and getting dressed up, those planning a wedding have a very different perspective! That’s where our wedding issues …

2016 Atlanta MyShadi Bridal Expo: Vendor Profile

Congratulations to the Booth Décor competition winner from the 2016 Atlanta My- Shadi Bridal Expo – Sterling Décor by Kalpana Patel! A native of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Kalpana Patel has been “living the American dream” for the past 30 years in Atlanta, Georgia. Patel, owner of …

Pre-Wedding Photo Shoots are a Must

One of the latest trends in wedding photography is the pre-wedding shoot and by the looks of it, it’s here to stay. By Taniya Talukdar By now you must have figured out what we mean by a pre-wedding photo shoot – when soon-to-be-newlyweds select a …

Five Must-Haves at an Indian American Wedding

Hosting an Indian American wedding and not sure how to “Indianize” it? Fret not! Read on to know the five must-haves that will make your’s an authentic one. By Taniya Talukdar Indian weddings are grand and memorable, so even someone who hasn’t attended an authentic …

Shelly weds Amit

Dynamic opposites, Shelly Tiwari, 26, and Amit Shah, 30 met through mutual friends in 2010 and dated for five years. Amit planned a romantic proposal by Amit on his birthday in March 2015 with the help of Shelly’s sister and best friend. She said yes, …

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Choosing a Wedding Caterer

Author by Rina Shah The Arpan Group For South Asians, weddings are just as much about celebrating a couple’s nuptials as about the festive food! Chances are guests may not remember intricate details from a wedding, but they will certainly recall memorable dishes and delectable …

Immigration Q & A

Author by Edward Boreth Q. My friend invested $100,000 in a business in the US and got his papers. How is that possible? I though the minimum was $1 million investment? There are several possibilities for how your friend was able to obtain immigration benefits …