Category Archive for: ‘Raj Shah’
Editorial June 2026
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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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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