Category Archive for: ‘Raj Shah’
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 …
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Editorial 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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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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Editorial September 2025
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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