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Must Read Books
The Supreme Refuge: Durgā’s Transformation into the Hindu Great Goddess by Hillary P. Rodrigues The Supreme Refuge: Durgā’s Transformation Into the Hindu Great Goddess by Hillary P. Rodrigues (SUNY Press, 2025) presents the first comprehensive academic study of how Durgā evolved from a relatively minor …
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Community News May 2026
Highlighted Events Florida Orlando Gujarati Convention When: 05/22/2026 Where: Renaissance Orlando 6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando,32821 Contact: 404-401-4404 Email: info@fogausa.org Host: Federation Of Gujarati Association South Florida MyShadi Bridal Expo Fort Lauderdale 2026 When: 08/09/2026 , 5.00 PM Where: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel …
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Editorial April 2026
Moments That Forced the Trump administration to Recalculate India Dear Readers, As you open this issue of Desh-Videsh, you will encounter a powerful and timely cover story—“India Is Winning Under Trump 2.0—And Teaching the World” by Dr. Arvind Suresh. His analysis captures a profound global …
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Horoscope May 2026
By Pandit Vijayanand May 2026 is a rare “Blue Moon” month, anchored by a Full Moon in Scorpio (May 1) and a second Full Moon in Sagittarius (May 31). This period emphasizes grounded growth and intellectual shifts as Pluto begins its retrograde on May 6. …
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H-1B Lottery Loss Is Not Failure—It’s Your Strategic Turning Point
By Anjali V. Deshmukh If you’ve just received the notification that your H-1B registration was not selected, the disappointment is real—and justified. Months of preparation. Employer coordination. Legal filings. Hope. Then, there was silence from the system, except for two words: “not selected.” For many, …
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Asha Bhosle: The Voice That Defined Generations (1933–2026)
Early Life and Musical Roots Asha Bhosle was born on 8 September 1933 in Sangli, Maharashtra, into a family deeply connected with Indian classical music and theatre. Her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a respected classical singer and stage performer. His early death left the family …
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Beyond Grades and Test Scores: A Smart College Planning Timeline for Indian-American Students
By Dr. Patricia Walker, Ph.D. For Indian-American families, college admissions are more than just applications—they are a family journey shaped by values, expectations, and aspirations. Unlike many Western households where students make independent decisions, Indian families often take a collective approach. Parents guide, advise, and …
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India is Winning Trump 2.0 The World is Watching and Learning
By Dr. Arvind Suresh When Donald Trump returned to power, much of the world reacted with unease. Allies worried about unpredictability. Multilateral institutions braced for disruption. Economies prepared for volatility driven by tariffs, bilateral deal-making, and a retreat from long-standing global frameworks. But India did …
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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 …
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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 …
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