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Indian Magazine for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, USA
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.
Tis the season to celebrate! Okay, so this is not another article on why we celebrate Diwali. Instead, I’m going to talk about how to make it fun. As we approach the holiday season, it’s a great opportunity to educate the future generation. The alternative is that their views on Indian heritage will be shaped by the first page of …
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has completed the first 100 days of its second term in office. After a landslide victory in the general elections of May 2019, PM Modi’s government secured its second term in power, and upon entering office, unleashed a slew of policies and political changes. Here’s a look at some …
Florida Atlantic University® /FAU Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative & International Hindu University Present INTERDISCIPLINARY and INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on the 150 year celebration of the birth of Mohandas K. “Mahatma” Gandhi 150 Years of Gandhi: Impacts and Appraisals October 18, 2019 – October 27, 2019 www.gandhi150celebrations.org Keynote Speaker Mrs. Ela Gandhi GrandDaughter of Gandhi ji The granddaughter of Mahatma …
In a historic move, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the National Democratic Alliance Government to revoke Article 370 and Article 35A of the Indian Constitution. Article 370 Article 370 grants special status and provisions to the state of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). It grants autonomous status to the state and was added to the Constitution on October 17, 1949. …
He is Bollywood’s true Shahenshah. Acclaimed French director Francois Truffaut has called him a “one-man industry.” The Government of India awarded him with the Padma Shri (1984), Padma Bhushan (2001), and Padma Vibhushan (2015). The Government of France awarded him with its highest civilian honor, Knight of the Legion of Honor. He has been awarded multiple honorary doctorate degrees by …
Compiled by Doug McGetchin, Associate Professor of History, Florida Atlantic University In the 2019 summer session at Florida Atlantic University, the class “Gandhi and Global Nonviolence” explored the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi under the direction of history professor Doug McGetchin. Gandhi’s life, especially his leadership in the Indian independence movement, was the main focus of the course, but …
On September 28, India’s veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar turned 90. The singer, who is known as India’s Nightingale, was showered with wishes, love and blessings from all over the world. Fondly known as Didi, Lata Mangeshkar has sung not only in Hindi, but also in over 36 regional Indian languages. She has been awarded with the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, …
Ranu Mondal first appeared in the spotlight when a video of her singing Lata Mangeshkar’s “Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai” on a railway platform in Kolkata went instantly viral on the Internet. The video not only garnered praise for her voice, but also earned her a big break in playback singing in Bollywood. Bollywood’s ace music producer and singer Himesh …
The sequel to Jennifer Winget’s hit TV show Beyhadh has been garnering a lot of attention. Fans are excited to see Jennifer back in the role of Maya Mehrotra. Even though her character was filled with shades of grey, audiences loved it very much. The latest is that actor Shivin Narang will play the lead role opposite Jennifer in Behyadh …
Florida Orlando South Asian Film Festival When: 10/12/2019 Where: Enzian Theater 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland,32751 Contact: 407-333-3667 Host: Enzian and Asian Cultural Association Carnatic Vocal Concert When: 10/20/2019, 5:00 PM Where: Hindu Temple of Florida Hall 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa,33624 Contact: 813-442-5747 Host: Swaralaya Tampa Technologies for Wellbeing When: 10/17/2019, 6:30 PM Where: Venice Community Center 326 Nokomis Ave …
Dear Readers, October month is a very special month in my life. I am sure the first thing that comes to your mind is because it is a month where most Hindus celebrate Navratri and Diwali. Yes that is one of the reasons. But as you already know that as per Hindu calendar Diwali and Navratri do not always fall …
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation were recently announced, and four heritage landmarks of India are on the list. The four winners from India are – Mumbai’s iconic 155-year-old Flora Fountain, Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue at Fort, Our Lady...
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in India for the second India-China informal Summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He landed in the coastal town of Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu. Both the countries are looking forward to chart a...
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took home the first of the 36 Rafale fighter jets, which was a part of the $8.78 billion deal signed in 2016. Rajnath Singh was in France for a three-day visit and received the...
On the last day of his three-day visit to France, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh invited French defence industries to set up production bases in India. He also pitched entering into co-production of high-end defence equipment. While addressing the...
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is all set to launch her own production house next year. The National Award-winning actress will soon launch her banner named after the film that marked her directorial debut earlier this year Manikarnika: The Queen...
Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff starrer War released on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, October 2. And, on the day of its release the film had broken not one, not five, but eight Box Office records in India. Yes,...
Actress, Madhoo will soon be reuniting with her Roja co-star Arvind Swami after over two decades. The talented pair from Mani Ratnam’s super hit patriotic film will be coming together for Jayalalithaa’s bilingual biopic. The biopic, titled Thalaivi in...
Actor Adil Hussain is well-known for his roles in many Indian and International films, including English Vinglish, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Life of Pi, Ishqiya, and Mukti Bhawan. Apart from Hindi and English, he has also acted in Assamese, Bengali,...
One of Indian TV’s beloved bahu, Dipika Kakar has been admitted to the hospital, revealed her husband Shoaib Ibrahim. The actor and doting husband, Shoaib took to Instagram to share the news with the fans while praying for her...
While there are many Indian TV shows that are enjoying years of bond with their audiences, many others are inching towards building the same long-lasting rapport with the viewers. As new shows come and go, here’s one recently launched...
TV actress Juhi Aslam who is fondly known for playing the role of Bharti in Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo, has been blessed with a baby boy. The actress married Karim in 2018, gave birth to their first child on...
One of Indian TV’s beloved bahus Shweta Tiwari is all set to return to the small screen. The actress, who is well-known for playing Prerna in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, will be seen on TV after a gap of three...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced the names of the recipients of this year’s New Innovator Award. And, the list of awardees consists four Indian Americans – Mandar Deepak Muzumdar, Rajat Gupta, Upasna Sharma, and Vasanth Vedantham....
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation were recently announced, and four heritage landmarks of India are on the list. The four winners from India are – Mumbai’s iconic 155-year-old Flora Fountain, Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue at Fort, Our Lady...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced the recipients of the NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award 2019. This year’s list of awardees includes names of two Indian Americans – Rajan Jain, MD and Arjun Raj, Ph.D. NIH, a...
Fortune magazine has released its annual list of the 40 most influential and inspiring young people in business under the age of 40, and it includes the names of two Indian-origin entrepreneurs. The two people of Indian-origin who made...
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today released preliminary fiscal year 2019 agency statistics, accomplishments and efforts to implement President Trump’s agenda. These preliminary statistics highlight important immigration trends and illustrate the work accomplished by USCIS in FY 2019....
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address its discretion to grant employment authorization to foreign nationals who are paroled into the United States, including those who are otherwise inadmissible....
Minimum Investments, Targeted Employment Area Designations Among Reforms On July 3, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) implemented its new Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system for the H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker program. As of July 3, employers who...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced its intention to terminate two categorical parole programs, consistent with Executive Order (E.O.) 13767, Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements, and to better ensure that parole is used only on a...
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...
Below is an excerpt from Shree’s soon to be published book: Knowingness Meditation: Your Enlightenment is Now. The excerpt is a precise rendition of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Paad I verse 41-47 and a message from the Bhagavad...
Compiled by RajShah Inspiring Commencement Speeches What better time to discuss commencement speeches than in the Desh-Videsh Education special edition. Enjoy these quotable quotes from a few timeless commencement speeches by notable Indians to help you define your own...
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,...
Currently WHO has a core list of 460 medicines, along with a complementary list of treatments requiring special care. The abortion drug, mifepristone was moved to the core list off its complementary list, deleting a note that said it...
Recently the world has celebrated the 5th International Yoga Day and almost every country people practiced the basic and specific yoga positions to be stress-free and healthy. In a protocol introduced in Chandigarh, the experts have declared that the...
For the last couple of months, Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has been training hard preparing for the biopic on India’s ace badminton player Saina Nehwal. The shooting for the film is going to begin this month. And, just days...
Luckily Roger Federer survived this heart-hitting tournament face-off against the emerging new Indian tennis star. Sumit Nagal, on the other hand, shocked the whole world in defeating Federer in the very first set for 6-4. This 22 years young...
Indian team captain and skipper Virat Kohli is very well known for his fine gesture alongside his fans. Recently he obliged his fans with autographs and selfie requests at the first training session before their match with West Indies. ...
Sourav Ganguly is no synonym to any other cricketer in world history. This fearless man of Indian cricket has been given the credit of adding the aggression in the team along with the never give up spirit. These days...
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