Indian Magazine for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, USA
Desh-Videsh, Indian magazine and deshvidesh.com and Indian news portal are members of Desh-Videsh Media Group. They cover a wide variety of Bollywood, Immigration, Indian weddings, Indian Culture and Indian religion 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. Desh-Videsh Media Group reaches a varied audience of over 1.5 Millions Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi, and Indo-Caribbeans living in the USA.
Desh-Videsh April 2021
Cover Story
Posted: March 27, 2021
Last month, the world celebrated Women’s History Month by recognizing remarkable women across all fields. In India’s own history, there are 15 women who are seldom discussed, despite being the most progressive, powerful thought leaders of their time. Without the contribution of these Indian women, the Indian constitution may not have been inclusive and would have looked much different. With …
Health
Posted: March 27, 2021
The modern world can seem like a very stressful place, especially now with all the fear about disease, sickness, and death. There is seemingly so much to do on a daily basis, just to keep yourself and your family healthy, happy, and secure. Modern technologies meant to make life easier often over complicate our lives. Each time you get a …
India News
Posted: March 27, 2021
March 26 marks 50 years since the start of Bangladesh’s liberation war, a bloody nine-month campaign that culminated in the nation’s independence on December 16, 1971. It was a violent birth, with some of its roots in the 1947 partition of India – when Pakistan was created as a separate nation. As the British Empire left the subcontinent, …
Bollywood News
Posted: March 27, 2020
On April 25, audiences worldwide will gather around their television sets for the glittering glamour of Oscar Awards night. The Golden Knight with a crusader sword is the epitome of excellence and achievement in the field of movies and movie making. Nicknamed the ‘Oscar,’ the awards given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the most well …
Incredible Indian
Posted: March 30, 2021
A 61 year old man, 91 years ago, walked 241 miles in 25 days, which included three rest days, at a pace of nearly 11 miles per day. That man is not other than our own Mahatma Gandhi ji and that walk was called the Salt March, also known as the Salt Satyagraha, Dandi March and the Dandi Satyagraha. Last …
Religion
Posted: March 30, 2021
Someone asked me this question recently. Sanatana Dharma is so vast; it has so many aspects. How to put it briefly? Let me try. Sanatana means eternal and Dharm is difficult to translate. It means: to do what is right in a given situation, to do one’s duty. How to know what is right? Our conscience tells us in most …
India News
Posted: March 31, 2021
In 2019, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby visited the site of a brutal massacre, Jallianwala Baugh, which happened in 1919 under British colonial rule in India and offered his personal apologies. He expressed his “deep sense of grief” for a “terrible atrocity.” The former U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May told the House of Commons that the episode was “a …
Yoga
Posted: 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 – many are turning to these techniques to improve overall well-being. Mindfulness is a technique that involves paying attention to what’s happening …
Words to Live by
Posted: March 31, 2021
“Hinduism has the strongest presence of the divine feminine among major world religions, from ancient times to the present” says Edwin Bryant, an American Indologist and professor of Religions of India at Rutgers University. The goddess is viewed as central in Shakti and Shiva Hindu traditions. Matriarchal theology is quite prevalent in Sanskritic traditions and village Hinduism relating to the …
Financial Planning
Posted: March 30, 2021
For the second time in 10 months, the US Congress has approved a fiscal stimulus plan that is designed to provide a financial boost to a wide range of Americans in response to hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes individuals, businesses and other organizations. The legislation was part of a comprehensive package that passed both the House and …
Book Review
Posted: March 31, 2021
Death in Colaba Bay: A Colonial Bombay Mystery by Ambika Subramanian Death in Colaba Bay is a thrilling tale of Victorian Bombay, a city where dreams are realized, and nightmares are lived. In the bustling and modern port city of Bombay in 1898 —home to great wealth and great deprivation—crime is ever present. Three young girls go missing from a …
Bollywood News
Posted: March 31, 2021
The latest child of famous actors to join the Bollywood bandwagon is Shanaya Kapoor, the beautiful daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep. She is being launched by none other than Karan Johar under the new talent management wing of his Dharma Production DCA, Dharma Cornerstone Agency. Shanaya Kapoor, 21, is a regular on social media with almost half a …
Bollywood TV
Posted: March 30, 2020
Rubina Dilaik, the winner of Bigg Boss 14 is re-joining the serial Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki on Colors TV portraying the role of Saumya, a transgender. She quit the show and joined Bigg Boss 14, where she won it all. After the win, she was approached by the producer Rashmi Sharma to portray Saumya again. Her Bigg Boss fame …
Editorial
Posted: March 31, 2021
Dear Readers, The March issue of Desh-Videsh was a wedding issue, so some important events from this month were not covered. Allow us to cover those historic events in this issue. And as you know the month of March is an eventful one that includes the first day of spring, a celebration of women’s history, Holi, the anniversary of the …
India News
In 2019, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby visited the site of a brutal massacre, Jallianwala Baugh, which happened in 1919 under British colonial rule in India and offered his personal apologies. He expressed his “deep sense of grief”...
March 26 marks 50 years since the start of Bangladesh’s liberation war, a bloody nine-month campaign that culminated in the nation’s independence on December 16, 1971. It was a violent birth, with some of its roots in...
Notwithstanding anything and everything, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reigns supreme. Despite demonetization, GST, COVID-19, Article 370, CAA, Love Jihad and the farm laws, Modi makes his mark. The timeline shows his popularity graph rising. Detractors just do not...
Want to share a great read? Email your suggestions to info@deshvidesh.com Indians: A Brief History of a Civilization by Namit Arora Indian civilization is an idea, a reality, an enigma. In this riveting book, Namit Arora takes us on...
Read More
Bollywood
Sushant Singh Rajput would have been the happiest man to see the acknowledgement of the film for which he worked so hard. However, it happened after his sad demise. SSR’s 2019 film Chhichhore got the National award for Best...
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has added a new feather to her cap. The actress recently opened an Indian restaurant, Sona, in New York City, and welcomed foodies from all over. She collaborated with the famous restaurateur Maneesh Goyal for this...
Kangana Ranaut does it again. The Queen gets another National Award for best actress of 2019 for two films: Manikarnika and Panga. The names of the recipients of the 67th National Film Awards were announced on Monday March 22,...
The latest child of famous actors to join the Bollywood bandwagon is Shanaya Kapoor, the beautiful daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep. She is being launched by none other than Karan Johar under the new talent management wing...
Read More
Desi TV
Sasural Simar Ka, Sasural Simar Ka 2, Sasural Simar Ka 2 Telecast Date, Dipika Kakar, Shoaib Ibrahim, Sasural Simar Ka season 2 cast, DipikaKakar age, DipikaKakar husband, Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim marriage date Sasural Simar Ka, the popular...
Just when you think life’s car was in cruise control, here comes along a pothole or bump to set the car off course. In Naagin 5, poor Veer is in for an upset and all because of Bani lookalike...
There were rumors that Shubhangi Atre and Saumya Tandon do not get along with each other. However, Shubhangi put to rest all such rumors by declaring that she misses Saumya very much. She said that both gave their best...
Desperate Kulwant tries to set the house on fire and is found in a dire condition with the possibility of losing her eyesight in Choti Sardarni. Choti Sardarni is full of complications. Sarab and Meher romance each other, declaring...
Read More
NRI News
The daughter of immigrants and civil rights activists, Vice President Kamala Harris was raised in a California community that cared deeply about social justice. As she rose to prominence as a political leader, her experiences would become her guiding...
Petals of Padma: Acknowledging Excellence “Be the servant while leading. Be unselfish. Have infinite patience, and success is yours.” ― Swami Vivekananda Padma, the Sanskrit name for lotus, carries great significance in Indian culture and heritage. The Padma, or...
Indian Americans in the United States make for nearly 1% in the total population and 5.9% in the total foreign born population. With President Joe Biden taking office, Indian Americans will hold some of the most prestigious offices in...
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...
Read More
Immigration News
In light of some states and municipalities relaxing mask mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds the public that we will continue to enforce our visitor policy in all USCIS facilities. This includes a requirement that all...
Today, DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the government will no longer defend the 2019 public charge rule as doing so is neither in the public interest nor an efficient use of limited government resources. “The 2019 public...
The wage based H-1B selection process which was originally set to become effective on 3/9/21 has been delayed until December 31, 2021. According to the Department of Homeland Security: “delaying the rule to December 31, 2021, will provide USCIS...
USCIS today announced flexibilities for certain foreign students affected by delayed receipt notices for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. These flexibilities apply only to applications received on or after Oct. 1, 2020, through May 1, 2021, inclusive. USCIS has experienced...
Read More
Religion
“Hinduism has the strongest presence of the divine feminine among major world religions, from ancient times to the present” says Edwin Bryant, an American Indologist and professor of Religions of India at Rutgers University. The goddess is viewed as...
The lawsuit, filed by California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing in June 2020, alleged that Cisco “engaged in unlawful employment practices on the basis of religion, ancestry, national origin/ethnicity and race/color” against the engineer, who was not named...
Hindu scripture consists of volumes of books written over thousands of years. Among these written works are the Bhagavad Gita, four Vedas: Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda, and Upanishads, all of which are the most read and quoted when discussing...
Want to share a great read? Email your suggestions to info@deshvidesh.com The Immortal Characters of The Ramayana by Raj Shah The Ramayana is among the greatest of Hindu epics. However, it is also a wonderful story for all children...
Read More
Health
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 –...
Happy New Year! We just wrapped up a super long year. Are there any changes you would like to see in life for 2021? Why not better sleep or a more restful evening? If you had a chance to...
By Neeta Singh, founder of Neeta Naturals, Ayurveda coach and Beauty Therapist Are you a bride-to-be? Feeling anxious with constant butterflies in the stomach is quite normal. Though it is every girl’s dream to share a perfect wedding day...
By Sri Dhira Chaitanyaji Editor’s note: It is our pleasure to present to you a seven part series about addressing and overcoming enemies within ourselves. As we live and interact with the world and deal with people we often...
Read More
Sports
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...
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...
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...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to partner with a world-class and well-established brand to be its Official Apparel Partner and to provide clothing at upcoming ICC events. The ICC is offering exclusive...
Read More
Desh-Videsh Magazine Reaches 75,000+ Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi and Indo-Carribeans living in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, USA
Pramukh Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti
Ekal Se Taal Mila Ke Jhoom in Lawrenceville
Sampoorna Geeta Parayanam in Casselberry
Punjabi Harvest Festival- Food – Dances & Fun
NYE Bollywood Bash 2020 in Fort Lauderdale Hosted by Florida Bollywood Events
MyShadi Bridal Expo Raleigh 2020
Real Wedding
Wedding Planning
Mehndi/Bridal Beauty
Photography
Community News
Editorial
Honeymoon Planning
Indian Wedding Ceremony
Drink Ideas for Indian Wedding
Indian Wedding Attire
Indian Wedding Budget
Health & Beauty