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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 …
Read MoreNew 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 …
Read MoreDharmaacharaya 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, …
Read MorePassing 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 …
Read MoreHoroscope 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 …
Read MoreCommunity 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: …
Read MoreEditorial 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. …
Read MoreMonank 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 …
Read MoreJaya Padmanabhan Takes Helm at American Community Media
American Community Media, a nationwide network supporting ethnic and community journalism, has named Jaya Padmanabhan as its new Executive Director beginning February 1, 2026. She succeeds founder Sandy Close, who is stepping back after decades of leadership to serve in an advisory capacity as Director …
Read MoreIndian American Entrepreneur Runs for Texas Congress
Abhiram Garapati, an Indian American originally from Nuzvid, Andhra Pradesh, is vying for the Republican nomination in Texas’ 31st Congressional District ahead of the March 3, 2026 primary. Known for his distinctive cowboy persona, Garapati is a self-funded candidate who has financed his campaign entirely …
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