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Neha and Sanjay
Photographer: HazeDelight Photography Neha and Sanjay’s engagement was “picture perfect.” After dating a few years, Sanjay planned a surprise proposal in New York City—one of Neha’s favorite places. Sanjay told Neha to dress up and be ready early because they had brunch plans with friends. …
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Editorial
Dear Readers, Every year, our May issue is about Immigration, which is especially timely given that immigration has been a very controversial topic. During the last two years, many politicians including President Trump, have made statements about immigrants, especially illegal immigrants, building wall against US- …
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For Here or To Go Explores Hardships of an Expiring Visa
For Here or To Go Explores Hardships of an Expiring Visa For here or To Go is a story based on the experience of a software engineer from India whose visa is about to expire. The film explores his visa struggles in the United States …
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New US Executive Order Impacts Indian Outsourcing World
New US Executive Order Impacts Indian Outsourcing World The recent Executive Orders that stresses on ‘Buy American, Hire American’ and asks for a review of the H1-B visa system has many hitting the panic button. By Taniya Talukdar Since Donald Trump assumed office in the …
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2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor: South Asian Recipients
2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor: South Asian Recipients Each year, the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) presents the Ellis Island Medal of Honor to native-born and naturalized US citizens who “embody the spirit of America in their celebration of patriotism, tolerance, brotherhood and …
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Must Read Books
The Other One Percent: Indians in America (Modern South Asia) by Sanjoy Chakravorty, Devesh Kapur and Nirvikar Singh One of the most remarkable stories of immigration in the last half century is that of Indians to the United States. People of Indian origin make up …
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Immigration Reform: H1-B Visa Program
Current Status of H-1B Visa The H-1B Visa is a non-immigrant visa classification for temporary employment in a specialty occupation with qualifying US Company. Currently, the H-1B Visa Program remains the same as it has been over the decade, although like in the past, there …
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Journey of a Sathguru
Journey of a Sathguru Brahmrishi Shri Guruvanandji’s (Guruji) spiritual journey began in his infancy under miraculous circumstances. Yogiraj Devraha Baba, one of the most esteemed saints of recent times, brought Guruji to his ashram to save his life from a terminal illness. Early on, Devraha …
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Know Your Immigration Rights
Know Your Immigration Rights By Manju Kalidindi, Esq. Everyone living in the United States has certain basic rights under the U.S. Constitution. According to the 14th Amendment: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of …
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Community News
Florida Orlando Guru Vandana When: 05/6/2017, 5:00 PM Where: Hindu Temple Community Hall 1994 Lake Dr., Casselberry,32707 Contact: Satya Mentena 917-319-1734 Host: Hindu Society of Central Florida Family Fest 2017 When: 05/6/2017, 3:00 PM Where: The Plaza at City of Sugar Hill 5039 West Broad …
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