Category Archive for: ‘Raj Shah’
Editorial August 2026
Satire Is Not a Substitute for Truth A Direct Response to Khabar Magazine’s “Om Namah Modi” so called Satire By Raj Shah This editorial is a direct response to “Om Namah Modi,” published in Atlanta-based Khabar Magazine. The article appears under the name “Shriman Chanakya …
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Two Nations, Two Milestones, One Indian-American Story
By Raj Shah In the summer of 2026, two flags rise beneath the same sky. On July 4, the United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Six weeks later, on August 15, India will observe its 80th Independence Day. One nation …
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MUST READ BOOKS AUGUST 2026
BEYOND THE RĀMĀYAṆA The Sītāyana – A Timeless Journey of Women’s Strength, Resilience, and Self-Discovery By Dr. Mohini Shinde & Raj Shah You know the Rāmāyaṇa . You know the exile, the abduction, the war, the victory, and the homecoming. But the woman who lived …
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A Month of Reflection, Celebration, and Resolve I’ll admit this issue took me longer to put together than most. Not because the stories were difficult to locate but because they kept pulling me in different directions—celebration, historical reflection, and personal memory—and I had to sit …
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Trump, MAGA, and the Targeting of Indian-Americans
By Raj Shah Indian-Americans are often called one of the remarkable immigrant success stories in America. They have long been called a model minority. They earn more than any other ethnic group in America. They run top companies. They teach in top universities. For decades, …
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Beyond the Big Fat Wedding: What Makes a Marriage Last? “May you two remain here together, never be separated. May you enjoy the full span of life, playing with your children and grandchildren in your own home.” — Rig Veda 10.85.42 Every wedding season, I …
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Look for these 25 signs in your Soulmate
By Raj Shah In a world of dating apps, endless swiping, and “let’s see where the relationship goes,” one question quietly remains: How do you really know when you’ve found the one? When your heart feels right and your mind agrees—when comfort meets clarity—that’s when …
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Eighty Years, A Gentle Reaffirmation: Life Becomes Easy in God’s Hands
By Raj Shah After a long time, Aruna and I decided to visit the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center in Miami. This was not a routine visit—we made a special point to go there on my 80th birthday to seek blessings and spiritual strength from the …
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Moments That Forced the Trump administration to Recalculate India Dear Readers, As you open this issue of Desh-Videsh, you will encounter a powerful and timely cover story—“India Is Winning Under Trump 2.0—And Teaching the World” by Dr. Arvind Suresh. His analysis captures a profound global …
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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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