Category Archive for: ‘Raj Shah’
The Rise and Rise of Indian-Americans: From Immigrants to Influencers
By Raj Shah When the first large waves of Indian immigrants began arriving in the United States in meaningful numbers after the mid-1960s, most came with little more than suitcases, degrees, and an almost stubborn faith that hard work could outrun hardship. They entered a …
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Editorial January 2026
Dear Readers, U.S.-India 2025: Strains, Shifts, and Modi’s Resilience For more than two decades, India–U.S. relations have been described as one of the quiet success stories of modern geopolitics. From the suspicion and distance of the Cold War era, the two democracies steadily built a …
Read MoreEditorial December 2025
Dear Readers, In this editorial, I am taking a brief step away from my usual reflections on culture, Hindu values, and the spiritual beauty of Indian weddings. Instead, I am addressing a topic that is far more personal, far more debated—and yes, a bit controversial …
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The Journey and Growth of Akshaya Patra
One-on-one conversation with Shri Navin Goel Ji, CEO of Akshaya Patra USA By Raj Shah As Akshaya Patra marks a historic milestone—25 years of nourishing children and empowering education—I had the honor of speaking with Shri Navin Goel Ji, CEO of Akshaya Patra USA. Our …
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Celebrating 25 Years of Akshaya Patra Foundation
By Raj Shah This year, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Akshaya Patra Foundation, I am filled with deep pride and heartfelt gratitude. Over the last quarter century, Akshaya Patra has transformed from a humble initiative feeding just 1,500 children in Bengaluru to …
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Nourishing a Nation: Inside Akshaya Patra’s 25-Year Journey with CEO Shridhar Venkat Ji
Raj Shah As part of Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 25th anniversary celebration, Forbes India recently sat down with its CEO, Shridhar Venkat Ji, for an in-depth conversation on the organization’s extraordinary journey from feeding 1,500 children in 2000 to serving over 3.35 million meals a day …
Read MoreEditorial November 2025
Dear Readers, Recently, I had the honor of being invited as a special guest at the Palm Beach India Association’s Diwali Celebration—a beautiful evening filled with light, laughter, and community spirit. The organizers requested that I speak on a theme close to my heart: “Unity.” …
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Pregnancy Through the Lens of Ayurveda and Ancient Scriptures
By Dr. Anjali Menon As I write this forward, the debate in the United States about the safety of Tylenol use during pregnancy is making national headlines, with both President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. weighing in. At such a moment, Dr. Anjali Menon’s …
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Editorial October 2025
Dear Readers, Every autumn, as leaves turn golden in America, I discover myself transported back to my childhood in India. The festival of Diwali has always been more than lights and sweets—it is the heartbeat of our culture, a declaration that virtue will always triumph …
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Celebrating Diwali in the U.S.
By Raj Shah Diwali, or Deepavali, the ‘Festival of Lights,’ is one of the most vibrant, widely celebrated, and culturally significant festivals in India and among the Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and some Buddhist communities across the globe.Traditionally marking the triumph of light over darkness, good …
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