Category Archive for: ‘Raj Shah’
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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Krishnayan
A Divine Dance Drama on the Life and Leelas of Lord Krishna Presented by Desh-Videsh Media Group, in collaboration with a team of highly accomplished choreographers, seasoned performers, talented singers and gifted narrators, Krishnayan—Nritya Natika promises to be much more than a stage production. It …
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Dear Readers, and especially Newly Engaged Couples, Whenever I attend a Hindu wedding here in the United States, I find myself smiling—not necessarily because of the union of the two souls, but because of what I see taking place around the mandap. The laughter of …
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Editorial August 2025
Dear Readers, Why I’m Losing Faith in Trump As someone who voted for Donald Trump three times, I believed I was supporting a bold leader who would put America first, shake up the status quo, and bring long-overdue clarity and strength to U.S. foreign policy. …
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Atal & Shaili Bansal: A Tech Power Couple and Quiet Force in Community Philanthropy
By Raj Shah Atal Bansal, Founder and CEO of Chetu Inc., is not only a dynamic tech entrepreneur, but also a committed philanthropist whose leadership has made lasting impact both locally and globally. Equally influential, though with a quieter public profile, is his wife and …
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Sacred Giving: How Indian-Americans Blend Dharma with Philanthropy
By Raj Shah Long before organized philanthropy became a global phenomenon, the act of giving—dāna (donation) and seva (selfless service)—was enshrined in the spiritual DNA of Indian civilization. These principles, central to Hindu philosophy and deeply embedded in ancient Hindu scriptures, continue to shape the …
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Must Read Books – Learning Hinduism
Learning Hinduism: A Step-by-Step Guide for the New Generation By Raj Shah Discover Hinduism with Joy, Pride, and Purpose! A Joyful Journey Through Hinduism—For Children Ages 6 to 13 As Hindu parents and grandparents raising children in America, we often ask: How can we pass …
Read MoreEditorial July 2025
Dear Readers, In two of the world’s largest democracies—India and the United States—voters are witnessing a strikingly similar trend: once-dominant political parties, the Indian National Congress and the Democratic Party, are floundering, not due to a lack of resources or reach, but because of a …
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