Desh-Videsh April 2026
Cover Story
Success, Stress, and Silent Disease: The Untold Health Story of Our Community
By Dr. Kavitha Reddy Every April, the United States observes National Minority Health Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the persistent health disparities affecting minority populations. While the initiative broadly includes many racial and ethnic groups, its message carries a particular, piercing urgency for South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities. This includes individuals of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepali, …
Digital Magazine
Health
The Silent Heart Crisis: Insights from the Recent MASALA Study Report
By Dr. Priya Ramanathan The MASALA Study, published in the popular medical journal, has issued a wake-up call for the South Asian community in the United States. The research reveals a startling health disparity: South Asian adults are developing critical risk factors for heart disease—such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure—significantly earlier than white, Black, Hispanic, and …
Publisher’s View
Publisher’s View
Dear Reader, In the 33-year journey of Desh-Videsh Magazine, this is the very first time I am writing an editorial column—and that too, to share my deeply personal feelings about my husband, my life partner. I hope our readers will understand and appreciate the emotion behind these words, because this moment marks one of the most significant and meaningful milestones …
Immigration News
How New H-1B Policies Could Hurt the U.S.—and the Indian-American Success Story
By Anjali V. Deshmukh For decades, the H-1B visa program has served as a powerful economic bridge between the United States and India, fueling innovation, entrepreneurship, and global leadership. Indian professionals—particularly in technology, healthcare, engineering, and research—have played a transformative role in shaping modern America. From Silicon Valley startups to Fortune 500 boardrooms, Indian-origin talent has contributed not only …
Lifestyle
Rema’s Ramblings – Thoughts and Musings from Mumbai to Miami
By Rema Deo Lake Palace: Where Time, Tradition, and Tranquility Meet Growing up in Mumbai, I never imagined that I would even visit the Udaipur Taj Lake Palace Hotel – let alone stay there. If you’ve been reading my articles in Desh Videsh, you know that I recently spent a few days in Udaipur. The Lake Palace is what invariably …
Bollywood News
Alia Bhatt Opens Up on ADHD Focus Struggles
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has spoken about facing recent challenges with focus, revealing that she has been dealing with attention-related difficulties linked to ADHD. In a social media post, she described the past few weeks as “a bit challenging” when it comes to maintaining focus in her daily routine. Alia shared the update while reflecting on a recent birthday celebration …
NRI News
Indian American Scientist Wins Harrington Prize 2026
Indian American physician-scientist Dr Arul Chinnaiyan has been jointly awarded the 13th Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine, alongside Dr Charles L Sawyers, in recognition of their groundbreaking contributions to prostate cancer research and precision oncology. The award highlights their transformative work that has reshaped the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of prostate cancer worldwide. The Harrington Prize, established in 2014 …
Politics
The Great Bollywood Bias: When National Pride Becomes a Crime
By Raj Shah The extraordinary success of films like Dhurandhar 1 and Dhurandhar 2 has reignited an important debate within Indian cinema—not just about storytelling, but about hypocrisy in Bollywood’s review ecosystem and influencer culture. Despite record-breaking global earnings—estimated at over $240 million for the franchise combined—these films have faced repeated accusations of being “propaganda.” Yet, when we examine Bollywood’s …
Horoscope
Horoscope April 2026
By Pandit Vijayanand April 2026 is a high-octane month defined by the Full Pink Moon in Libra (April 1) and a potent New Moon in Aries (April 17). With Mars and Mercury charging through Aries, the energy shifts from winter’s reflection into a period of bold, decisive action and destiny resets. Aries (March 21 – April 19) This is your …
Community News
Community News April 2026
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