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The American “I” and the Hindu “We” Balancing Individualism and Dharma in Hindu American Families By Dr. Mohini Shinde What does it mean to raise children who feel fully American—yet remain deeply rooted in Hindu values? Across the United States, millions of Hindu families live …
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The article, “The Rise and Rise of Indian Americans,” by Raj Shah in the January issue, beautifully captured our journey from newcomers to contributors. My parents arrived with little money but endless faith in education. Today their children are professionals serving this country …
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Meditation Made Simple: Finding Peace in Daily Life
Editor’s Note This article is a follow-up to the inspiring lecture on meditation delivered by Sister Wady, head of the Brahma Kumari Center in Miami, at the South Florida Hindu Temple on World Meditation Day. Her session encouraged attendees to look beyond meditation as a …
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New Era for Hindu Temples: DHS Removes 1-Year Wait for Pujari ( Priests)
By Anjali V. Deshmukh The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) put out an interim final rule called “Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees” on January 16, 2026. “This rule gets rid of the one-year “cooling-off” period that R-1 religious workers had to go …
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Dharmaacharaya Pandit Jadonath
Dharmaacharaya Pandit Jadonath February 11, 1934 – January 28, 2026 Father/Mother: Pandit Samacharan & Latchmina Pandit Jadonath was born on February 11th, 1934 – Maha Shivraatri Day and his parents were the Late Pandit Samacharan and Latchmina, in Hague on the West Coast of Demerara, …
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Passing the Torch to the Next Generation
Family, Food, Festivals, and the Indian Values That Endure By Raj Shah When our children look back, what will they remember—our success or our values? As Indian Americans, we have much to acknowledge with quiet pride. In just a few decades, a community that arrived …
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Horoscope February 2026
By Pandit Vijayanand Introduction: February 2026 is a monumental month, anchored by a Full Snow Moon in Leo (Feb 1) and a high-stakes Solar Eclipse in Aquarius (Feb 17). These lunar events signal a “threshold of a new era,” forcing us to balance personal pride …
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Community News February 2026
Highlighted Events Ekal Musical Event When: 03/01/2026 , 5 PM onwards Where: Hollywood Performing Center 1770 Monroe Street, Hollywood,33020 Contact: Vivek Swaroop 954-394-5661 Email: victor9626@gmail.com Host: Ekal Vidyalaya Gujarati Convention When: 05/22/2026 Where: Renaissance Orlando 6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando,32821 Contact: 404-401-4404 Email: info@fogausa.org Host: …
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Editorial February 2026
Religious Intolerance — And the Courage to Accept Other Faiths as Our Own It is often said—almost as social wisdom—“Never discuss politics or religion with friends and family.” These two subjects ignite emotions. They test loyalties. They can fracture relationships that took years to build. …
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Monank Patel Named USA Captain for T20 WC
Monank Patel has been appointed captain of the USA cricket team for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, set to take place in India and Sri Lanka. Ten key players from the team’s debut 2024 campaign, which featured a notable Super 8 stage finish and …
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