Desh Videsh February 2020
Cover Story
Indian Americans Shine in Spheres other than IT and Spelling Bees
There was a time when the world was obsessed with how Indian Americans reigned in spelling bee contests and across the IT sector. Some of the best minds running IT giants are Indian American business people. Names such as Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft; Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc, parent company of Google Inc.; Shantanu Narayana, CEO of Adobe, …
e-Magazine
NRI News
Indian Americans: A Rising Political Force in the US
When United States President Trump decided to share a stage with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston, Texas, in September 2019 in front of a crowd of over 50,000 Indian Americans, the political power held by Indian Americans as well as the community’s influence ahead of the 2020 US presidential election was clearly visible. Indian Americans are becoming determinants …
Financial Planning
Getting “2020 Vision” on Your Finances in The New Year
By Supal Vora The start of the new year is a great time to focus on your finances and put them into perspective. Competing demands on our time can often cloud our line of sight on what really matters. So, if you want a better handle on your finances, take these six foundational steps to get a better vision in …
Get to know
Get to Know: Sanjay Chandran
It was my pleasure to interview Sanjay Chandran, who is modest, soft spoken, and exceptionally talented in music as well as in his professional career. He is among eleven young alumni who received the Penn State Alumni Association’s Alumni Achievement Award in 2006. Chandran is currently the chief executive Allianz Medical, Inc. He is also currently serving as a member …
Increadible Indians
Padma Awards 2020
As India celebrated its 71st Republic Day on January 26, 2020, with the usual ceremony, splendid display and glory, the country also honored Indians who have made excellent contributions in a variety of fields and made the nation proud. It is that time of the year, when India’s Republic Day celebration is accompanied by the much-awaited announcement of the names …
Book Review
Body Betrayed Beauty by Neha Ganju Tanna
It was my privilege to attend book launch of Body Betrayed Beauty by Neha Ganju Tanna on January 4, 2020. For most of us living in South Florida, we have watched Neha, a sweet and bubbly girl, grow up, get married and become a mother in front of our own eyes. But it was also our misfortune to see her …
Health & Fitness
Ayurveda vs. Modern Medicine: Alternative or Complementary?
By Chahna Tailor Happy February! Hope this finds you in good health! Speaking of health, what field of medicine do you use as your main form of treatment? Modern medicine or natural medicine? Most of us are likely to choose modern medicine. And why wouldn’t we? Any illness, disease, or sickness you can think about, there is a pharmaceutical treatment/cure …
Bollywood
Bollywood Movie Review: Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol Devgn, Sharad Kelkar, Jagapathi Babu, Luke Kenny Director: Om Raut Music Director: Ajay-Atul, Sachet–Parampara, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Sandeep Shirodkar Visually Enticing; Historically Adrift Rewriting history is perilous as it is often hard to portray characters, events, and locations with accuracy. A slight misrepresentation or loose facts can hurt the sentiments of a community, or it …
Desi TV
Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Shaikh Welcome Daughter Despite Separation
Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Shaikh, two of Indian television’s most popular actors, have been together for seven years and were married in 2012. However, all doesn’t seem well in this fairy tale romance. Rumors surfaced that Sanjeeda and Aamir have been living separately for over a month. Sanjeeda’s vague social media posts have added further fuel to the fire. Sources …
Editorial
Editorial February 2020
Dear Readers, Indian-Americans shine in many spheres other than IT and Spelling Bees, which is our cover story for this issue. I am very happy and proud to report to you that this list is increasing by leaps and bounds. Even though one print issue of Desh-Videsh with 88 pages is not enough to cover all successful Indian Americans around …
Community News
Indian Community News February 2020
Keerthana-Musical Gala Night In Orlando When: 02/09/2020, 3:30 PM Where: Community Hall (HSCF) 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry 32707 Contact: Dr. Guru Prasad 321-277-3724 Host: Hindu Society of Central Florida Valentine Karaoke in Orlando When: 02/15/2020, 5:30 PM Where: Lakshminarayan Temple 4907 W. South St., Orlando,32811 Contact: Pallavi Patel 407-756-7138 Host: Gujarati Society Central Florida Maha shivaratri in Orlando …
