Category Archive for: ‘Raj Shah’
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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Publisher’s View
Dear Reader, In the 33-year journey of Desh-Videsh Magazine, this is the very first time I am writing an editorial column—and that too, to share my deeply personal feelings about my husband, my life partner. I hope our readers will understand and appreciate the emotion …
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Must Read Book
The Big Fat Indian Weddings How to Tap into this Multi-Billion Dollar, Recession-Proof US Market By Raj Shah Indian weddings in America are not just events — they are multi-day, multi-venue, luxury productions powered by culture, family pride, and serious spending. With highly educated, high-income …
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Must Read Book
From Engagement to Vidaai A Complete Guide to Planning Your Indian Wedding in America By Raj Shah Planning an Indian wedding in the United States is not just about traditions — it’s about strategy. From negotiating with parents to managing a six-figure budget… From understanding …
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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 …
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Passing 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 …
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Editorial 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. …
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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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